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WMU cultural anthropologist examines migration and lupus in Ecuador

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Anonymous (not verified) on   Touching saltwater marks at the waterline of a cargo ship in Lake Michigan when she was … United States. More recently, Miles has developed a second area of focus in conducting an ethnographic investigation of … Africa forced her to mature rapidly and dispelled the somewhat ivory tower view of anthropology and culture she had …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/02/miles-spotlight

Well-being in action: Programming highlights

University Libraries

… way to study Students can check out small plants to keep them company during study sessions in Waldo Library.  … new partnership with Western’s Finch Greenhouse, our plants are looking better than ever! The greenhouse provides care … in when ours need some extra care.   Connecting Broncos to what they need Students connected with over 30 campus …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-programming-highlights

Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria Submitted by … the United States to commemorate the University of Ibadan’s 50 th anniversary. The sculpture also celebrates thethe Yoruba traditional style of sculpture. The Yoruba are an ethnic group in Western Africa, particularly in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/lavergne-sculpture-nigeria

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO, … interact with people from around the globe. Students from 95 foreign countries attend WMU. “WMU gives you the tools to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Navigating the digital landscape: WMU expert publishes book for early childhood pros

College of Education and Human Development

… Navigating the digital landscape: WMU expert publishes book for early … book published by Teachers College Press titled "Screen-Aware Early Childhood: A Realistic Approach to Helping Young … current and future early childhood professionals to develop what we define as screen awareness: the knowledge and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/melinda-holohan-new-textbook-digital-screen-awareness-education

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to … response from people in Kalamazoo and Japan resulted in the establishment of an exchange program and scholarship … for student exchanges between WMU and Keio University. “Careers have developed and lifelong friendships have formed …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

Level Up Your Security Game with NINJIO

Information Technology

… Your Security Game with NINJIO Submitted by Gary Barton on The traditional, lengthy training format is gone. NINJIO delivers short, animated episodes that are both entertaining and educational. The episodes … to build a strong, security-savvy culture here at WMU. So, what’s the deal? Starting Tuesday, October 28, all faculty …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/level-your-security-game-ninjio

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has announced the keynote … for a National Science Foundation-funded conference Feb. 25 in Cincinnati. Sarina Saturn , Ph.D., editor of the … diverse audiences. Privileged Logics 2024 aims to r aise awareness about issues of privilege in research ethics , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

News

… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce … by Erin Flynn on WMU’s College of Aviation operates on the forefront of the industry with a fleet of the most … be used to purchase vital tools such as simulation software, maintenance training simulators and cockpit electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters