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WMU’s 2025 fall awards to spotlight distinguished contributions across campus

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… across campus Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Fall Awards Celebration on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/2025-fall-awards-celebration-recognizes-wmu-best

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… of real-world learning opportunities under his belt through Western Michigan University's  nutrition and dietetics … squarely where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," says … 2023 Presidential Scholar—the highest academic honor Western bestows on undergraduates—as well as winning …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Professor honored for her service, commitment to students

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… Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , a dedicated professor and mentor at Western Michigan University, will be honored with the … a resource for staff and faculty and a strong advocate for Western. It is a privilege to work alongside someone whose … Gamma Theta Upsilon geography honor society, and member of Western's Climate Change Working Group . Her extensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award

Library systems upgrade scheduled on Dec. 17

University Libraries

… database access during this upgrade. The upgrades will help Western users access databases on campus and anywhere in the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/library-systems-upgrade

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… Broncos Will Reign Collective Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western’s Jaden Nixon cuts through the Kent State defense. … NIL collective of WMU Athletics, generating revenue to help Western recruit and retain top talent while supporting the … — Marshawn Kneeland, BS ‘23, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Western led the charge in creating holistic resources to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Prioritizing access and a top-tier education, WMU board sets 2024-25 tuition

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its  June 27 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, … multimillion-dollar investment in student aid, aligns with Western’s commitment to both student access and providing a … agencies. Following a student body vote conducted by the Western Student Association, there was strong interest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/wmu-board-sets-2024-25-tuition

Global education leader named interim associate provost at Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Mich.— Dr. Ying Zeng , director of Asian Initiatives at Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global … the world, especially in China, which will serve her and Western well in this role.” In her interim role, Zeng will … Center, and the Chinese Language and Culture Programming at Western. She facilitates research collaboration among …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/ying-zeng-interim-hige

Department of English Ph.D. student wins prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University English Ph.D. student Morgan … Shiver has been named the 2025 doctoral winner of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/morgan-shiver

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is pleased to announce an … and technical education (CTE) programs a direct pathway to Western’s prestigious College of Aviation. This initiative, … students will have the option to dual enroll with Western for an additional three credits, which can be …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… of psychedelic drugs and pioneering nuclear physics theory, Western Michigan University's latest class of  Distinguished … Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty members. "These three … Baker Baker, professor of psychology, has been a member of Western's faculty for 33 years. Her academic portfolio …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty