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Five students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… of Western Michigan University students—five—have been awarded $18,500 in scholarships to study abroad during the … American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. Since fall 2008, 26 WMU students have received the … Sakhi Vyas,  study abroad specialists ; and Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland, director of faculty and global program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24872

Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… to developing a colorectal cancer-fighting virus and coordinating gene drive research to keep mosquitoes from … at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… Student pursues public service with prestigious award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caitlin Wiley explores Rio … in Buenos Aires. Hiking the Andes Mountains. Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro. Ziplining in Costa Rica. Caitlin … in someone who has these skills abroad," says Michelle Metro-Roland , the director of faculty and global program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Both schools' accrediting bodies have given the nod to the affiliation … approval of both schools' governing boards last year and was signed and awaiting only the review of the accrediting … in Battle Creek, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, metro Detroit, Benton Harbor and Traverse City.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003

Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities

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… classrooms around the globe, but unfamiliarity with certain dialects—and associated stigmas—can lead to a limited education and, ultimately, waning tolerance of the people who speak them. Western … available from WMU Fulbright Scholar liaison Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … various ways to communicate their issues and ideas, including through this photo booth. Both the WMU Transportation … Adding more on-campus bike parking Improving Bronco and Metro bus service Incentivizing carpool and vanpool use. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the WMU Department of … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western Michigan University offers students didn’t come during a major public announcement but at a Make … Kevin Coleman, who is now mayor of Westland, Michigan, in Metro Detroit. Also impressive, Simpson adds, was …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … included taking second place in trigonometry at the Flint Metro League Math and Science Competition. Tews studied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400

New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group

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… . Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming first-time freshman. … that bear the names of their scholarships' donors or the individuals for whom the scholarships were established. The … community service experiences, she also volunteered at Metro Theater Company Creative Arts Camp as a junior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/54831