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WMU one of 14 U.S. schools selected for Brazilian initiative
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… with potential partner campuses. WMU’s efforts will be coordinated by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland , director of faculty … and mathematics—students to campus. Efforts are underway to establish a partnership with one university in Brazil … Morgan State University, Parsons The New School for Design, Savannah State University, State University of New …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3018
Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'
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… Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver , faculty members and co-directors of the center, provide an up-close, unvarnished … raises a fundamental question: How do you create a path forward and lead others down that path? We want to take … consulting projects and executive mentorship for students, design "learning spaces of the future" and support students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205
Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree
College of Education and Human Development
… very proud of this recognition. With its project-based design and flexible curriculum, our program has been meeting … shift of so much learning to online spaces, we look forward to helping the next generation of leaders solve their … Master's Degrees in Educational Technology rankings “Providing students with opportunities to get a master’s online is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70815
Students earn top honors in regional competition
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… earn top honors in regional competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The winning team members (seated) with their … as they called them ... laptops had been stolen; they didn't have reliable Internet; and they were experiencing … Dewitt, Mich. Michelle Swadling , an electronic business design major from Onondaga, Mich. In addition to the WMU and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6887
Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation
Sustainability
… problems challenging the future of humanity. The cross-disciplinary project will encourage teams of students in a … to collaborate on a sustainability project of their own design. "(The goal) is to give students an understanding of … of civilization in terms of both causes and solution pathways," says Dr. Neil Drobny , program director for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331
Dominican Republic educators spend week with WMU colleagues
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… (not verified) on Gutierrez, Corporan, Dunn, Peralta, Diaz and Tavares KALAMAZOO—During a weeklong trip to Western … , coordinator of fashion, graphics, interior and furniture design They arrived July 21 and have been meeting both as a … of that course and are already seeing results from what was learned," said Marcia Corporan during a July 22 luncheon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8356
Award-winning pianist to perform benefit concert
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… Award-winning pianist to perform benefit concert Submitted by … a registered student organization. The concert is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Proceeds will aid in funding a trip to the MTNA National Conference in Chicago. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13039
Solar race team will take 25 years of experience on the road
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… next era in solar racing at WMU. "The team is looking forward to competing against and learning from those national … year," Harris says, "especially as we look forward to building a new vehicle this fall semester." This year marks the … sixth and twice in eighth place and has captured best design awards in post-race ceremonies. WMU is one of only …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17272
Asian Forum 2026 examines East Asian perspectives on aging, honors the late Dr. Timothy Light
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Braaksma on WMU Asian Initiatives will host a multidisciplinary conference May 2–3 at Western Michigan … Center for Chinese Studies, adds Zeng. Light, who passed away in December 2025, was a distinguished sinologi st and … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/asian-forum-2026
Spring Gala to return to Miller Auditorium
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Spring Gala to return to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … our university community,” Chen-Zhang says. “I look forward to celebrating with you and supporting the incredible … it's a heartfelt celebration of our rich heritage, designed to foster connections and enrich the cultural …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/spring-gala-25