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WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Feb. 6 , … Student Center ballroom.  The board will consider approval of the Campus Master Plan, which has been developed over the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/board-trustees-meeting-february-2025

Norman Greenberg obituary

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… Dr. Norman C. Greenberg , a leader in broadening the scope of Western Michigan University's global engagements, died … General Studies and a professor of anthropology and social science. In addition, he was named dean of international … when he was working at the University. Greenberg earned a bachelor's degree in music from the Julliard School of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… see a bright future ahead, thanks, in part, to programs offered and supported by WMU. KALAMAZOO, Michigan—In … youth to college and career opportunities in math and science fields. The family was first connected to WIRE by … in the summer,'" says Calbert, who went on to earn his bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU before getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff to Michigan's senior senator Debbie Stabenow … respect, provide inspiration to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public service, VanKuiken was … Edward Montgomery.   A graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Political Science, VanKuiken managed …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… on Dr. Qingliu Wu, Western Michigan University assistant professor and the project lead for Enabling Advanced Electrode … a nearly $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy … research led by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences . The scientific breakthroughs supported by this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

WMU and GRCC ink dual enrollment agreement for business students

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Haworth College of Business KALAMAZOO--A new joint agreement between Grand … at GRCC, and seamlessly transfer to WMU to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. WMU President … who want to earn an associate degree and continue on for a bachelor's degree. "Many students use GRCC as a launch pad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/657

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role … along with an accidental enrollment in a political science class, helped launch a career more in tune with her … a position to help countless others change the trajectory of their own lives. "I naturally enjoyed writing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Trustees approve 26 faculty for tenure

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 26 faculty members at its June 10 meeting, effective with … Engineering. Lori J. Brown , Department of Aviation Sciences. Dr. Ann Chapleau , Department of Occupational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16597

Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014

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… Alumni Award. The 2014 recipients are Wendell L. Christoff of Grand Rapids, CEO of Litehouse Foods; Daniel J. … Christoff Wendell L. Christoff Christoff earned a Bachelor of Science in food distribution from WMU in 1968. The company …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18417

WMU Sky Broncos qualify for national competition

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… are earned by competitors who place in the top 10 in each of the events. Sky Bronco team members captured four of those top-10 slots in two ground events. According to Sky … of Grand Haven, Mich., is studying aviation flight science. He graduated from Western Michigan Christian High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2312