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WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

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… U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its vital work. The DOJ grant made to WMU supports an effort that has … examiners, private investigators and witnesses. 'Promoting social justice' "This grant allows our undergraduate … education to engage in their community—and understand their social responsibility—while promoting social justice. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… and alumni to celebrate the department and highlight the work being done in prepping students with knowledge, skills … to experiential learning, with programs that integrate fieldwork, internships, and partnerships with the local … resources in historic mine waste—work that also provides valuable research opportunities for students.    A major …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and environmental consulting services. Through their work, Brandner, Mullinix and Sheldon help clients across the … A friend turned me onto Barr based on their experience working here. I started at Barr as a senior mechanical … Neal Sheldon, B.S.’09 What excites you the most about working at Barr? Brandner : What initially attracted me, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free. "Women in Politics After 2016" Women's … Identity in the U.S —5:30 p.m. at the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, 205 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, … China, women artists such as Cui Xiuwen have used their work to explore women’s subjectivity and women’s …

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

Travel Award Winners Announced for the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… session "Dress and Textiles (4): Clothing as Signifier of Social and Political Roles" Maryam Mirzaei , presenting …

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/news/2025/11/icms-2026-travel-awards

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… Legacy of leadership and advocacy In addition to his work as a CNN analyst and in his role at the Strom Law Firm, Sellers offers valuable insights on today’s pressing social issues through his podcast, “The Bakari Sellers …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset

Haworth College of Business

… Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, … will be able to focus on her new position without the added workload of studying for the CPA exam. That’s correct—Knoll … with industry partners to guarantee every student has valuable, real-world experience before graduation.” Learn more …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/cpa-exam-preparation

College of Education and Human Development instructors earn university awards for first-year experience course

College of Education and Human Development

… a nomination process, the awards recognize outstanding work for both instructors and student leaders of FYE. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/first-year-fye-award-education-human-development-andree-voss-2025

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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… joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … the new Title IV-E Program, which provides stipends to social work students who commit to working in public, … the system," says  Dr. Anna Yelick , assistant professor of social work and Title IV-E Program coordinator at WMU. "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Swain Education Library update

University Libraries

… support. Since then, we have invited multiple partners to work with us at Swain, including Peer Academic Success … our library operations in Swain after 61 years of service. Work is now underway to transform the space into the Swain …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/swain-library-update