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Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … University as an emerging scholar during a campuswide awards ceremony this month. Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio , … Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… offers proof: 94% found a job or education opportunity after graduation, and nearly all of them are working in a … it's a place to prepare for your future," says President Edward Montgomery . "These data indicate that we continue to … are actively engaged in employment, military or volunteer service or furthering their education. The median salary for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

Check campus office hours for Thanksgiving recess

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… hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are encouraged … days Nov. 25-26 since the University continues to provide services during Thanksgiving recess. Represented employees … regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 29 . WMU Libraries ' Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 24 and reopen at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66274

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools since 2015, was selected for her outstanding leadership, deep commitment … at Western Michigan University: leadership grounded in service, innovation and a belief in every student’s … as a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year award. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive

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… to WMUK financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as popular … 102.1 FM WMUK recently celebrated winning three Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for … Western Michigan University, WMUK has been a broadcasting service to southwest Michigan and northern Indiana for more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45779

Global Engagement Program honors student achievement and community support

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… community impact and campus partnerships at an annual awards ceremony.   More than 160 students earned Global … receives her certificate at the Global Engagement Awards ceremony.  There are 10,000 active participants in the … Event Coordinator at International Student and Scholar Services;   John Minser, Global Studies in the Field course …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/gep-awards-2026

Medical apartheid author Harriet Washington to speak on campus Oct. 11

Study of Ethics in Society

… Medical apartheid author Harriet Washington to speak on campus Oct. 11 Submitted by Sandra … be held in room 4010 of the College of Health and Human Services building at 7 p.m. Washington will be discussing … Nonfiction Award. There will be a book signing directly after Washington’s lecture. In-store and online shoppers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69379

Broncos are CCHA champions

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… the end of the first period. The Broncos built a 3-0 lead after two periods on goals by Dane Walter and Chase Balisy, then held on as Michigan rallied … third. Freshman goalie Frank Slubowski made 27 saves and was named CCHA Tournament Most Valuable Player. Defenseman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/255

Western to confer almost 1,300 degrees during virtual commencement ceremonies June 26

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… graduate Robert Parsons developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, Haworth College of Business and WMUx. Ceremonies … staff and family. WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64510

Flying, French, and Fit – WMU has it all for Rebecca Lowe

College of Aviation

… for Rebecca Lowe Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airlines that want their chief pilots to be able to "parlez-vous francais" … the lyrics of one of the memorable songs in "The Sound of Music" -- "Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow … every rainbow, till you find your dream."  Becca Lowe after completing her first solo flight on April 16, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/lowe