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WMU named to presidential honor roll for community service

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… higher education institutions reflecting the values of exemplary community service and achieving meaningful … chief executive officer of CNCS. "We applaud the Honor Roll schools, their faculty and students for their commitment to … which service-learning is embedded in the curriculum, the school's commitment to long-term campus-community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/293

Cooley named interim education dean, search launched

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… Cooley will lead Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development for the next year, while … a new dean. Cooley's appointment, made pending approval of the WMU Board of Trustees, is effective Jan. 1 through … since 1996. He previously worked as a middle and high school teacher and was an assistant superintendent and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/89

Associate professor inducted into Marquis' Who's Who for top professors in Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… Associate professor inducted into Marquis' Who's Who for top professors in Michigan Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Wanda … disabilities experience in their transition from high school to college. In her research, she has worked with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75602

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz

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… Schwartz and his wife, Jennifer LANSING, Mich.--By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, U.S. flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will … Schwartz was a 1996 graduate of Traverse City Central High School and served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/55

WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in … Submitted by Raine Kuch on Western Michigan University professor of political science,  Dr. Jim Butterfield , returned in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

Men’s soccer carries top-three team GPA nationally

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… academic year, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America recently announced. The team boasted a 3.41 GPA , … carried one of the top three team GPAs among Division I schools. WMU men's soccer had the highest Division I GPA in … of America The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20454

Men's basketball Broncos score academic accolades

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… in the classroom. Western Michigan University is the only school in the Mid-American Conference to earn one of the National Association of Basketball Coaches ' … competing during the 2012-13 season. Eligible schools include those in the National Collegiate Athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8275

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 23 faculty members and … Dr. David Benac , Department of History. Dr. Scott Boerma , School of Music. Dr. James Cousins , Department of History. … , Department of Aviation Sciences. Yuanliang Sun , Frostic School of Art. Kathryn Wagner , Department of Theatre. James …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24551

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Jin Park, four students participating in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences experience-drive … University of Kentucky. “I wanted to go to a bigger, D1 school. Ironically that had nothing to do with athletics but rather the feel of the campus/school. Western gave me that same D1 feeling but on a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

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… creating a welcoming environment for all, Gary Barton IV , Officer Michael Lininger and K9 Brax , Cristine Thomas and … director of academic advising in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, is known for her dedication to students and … and beyond have made her a trusted and valued member of the School of Music.   For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny