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WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… Blue Cloud Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang receive their awards alongside TV host … Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) NEW YORK—Generous Western Michigan University couple and southwest Michigan … mentorship and support to programs and facilities across Western Michigan University, including the Zhang Legacy …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Rachel Lipscomb, a senior and double major in global and international studies and … study abroad programs as part of her degree program through Western Michigan University. She shares her experiences below. Spring 2013: Cusco, Peru   Set in the Andes, Cusco, Peru was …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… Parkview Campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will purchase the Newell … building for $6 million—an opportunity that will help Western meet several future academic, operational and athletic needs in a cost-effective manner. It will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs

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… fall fairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates with potential employers at its fall … at (269) 387-2745 or  email for more information .  Spring 2025 Career Fair 2025 Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m ., in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success Submitted by Erin … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Mid-American Conference has named Western Michigan University’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten the … for professional careers. Kuersten says being recognized by Western Michigan University and representing the institution …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp … the TRIO Future Educator Support Program (FESP) . A part of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human … counselor. "I showed up a little bit lost when I arrived to Western," admits Eishen. "TRIO FESP helped me to keep track …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion Submitted by Erin Flynn on NASO students at … for Native students and Indigenous programming on campus, Western Michigan University’s Native American Student … and historical arts. NASO also presented Indigijam in spring 2025, a celebration of Native arts, fashion design …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—For business analytics student Kevin Wright , Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is … Oak, Michigan, is taking on career-focused experiences and widening his professional network. Wright’s passions are … Having had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain last spring, Wright collected invaluable professional …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

Sabbatical leave granted to 37 WMU faculty members

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thirty-seven Western Michigan University faculty members have been … during the 2016-17 academic year to engage in research and creative projects as well as other work that promotes … of Trustees during its Dec. 8 meeting. Effective for the spring 2016 semester Dr. James M. Murray , professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29010

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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… college radio station is preparing to defend its title.    Western Michigan University’s 89.1 WIDR-FM has received … 2025-26 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) awards and the 2025 International Student Broadcasting … Media Group—and helped make my social circle grow.”   Western’s Student Media Group is on an impressive streak. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26