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Bosnia to Grand Rapids: Refugee student becomes advocate for multilingual learners 

College of Education and Human Development

… of Europe's largest and most violent conflicts post World War 2 .  “There was no food, water, electricity, nothing,” says Sprecic, a … a decade teaching middle school and academic coaching, she set her sights on educational leadership. This drive brought …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/sanela-sprecic-bosnian-refugee-multilingual-education-advocate-grand-rapids

‘An entirely different approach to a residence hall’: WMU celebrates opening of Valley Oaks

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… Valley Oaks , the University’s newest residence hall, was officially unveiled to the public during a … Anderson , vice president for student affairs. “I can’t wait for our students and families to see it.”   At 274,000 …   Key features of the new residence hall include:   Kitchenettes on each floor and a larger community kitchen on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/07/valley-oaks-residence-hall-ribbon-cutting-celebration

WMU Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences celebrates 90 years of impact

College of Health and Human Services

… of modern stuttering therapy. By the 1950s, the university was training clinicians to serve in schools, hospitals and … for communication and human connection—what a beautiful way to carry on Dr. Van Riper’s memory!” SLHS’s Current … students apply classroom learning in real-world clinical settings as a core part of their professional training. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/11/wmu-speech-language-hearing-sciences-celebrates-90-years-impact

Professor brings national clinical supervision leadership to future counselors

College of Education and Human Development

… of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology (CECP), was recently invited by the National Board for Certified … and developmental trauma. Three-time WMU alum Amie Powers was a supervisee of Dr. Rawls and started her own private … our students are learning directly from faculty who are setting the standards for the profession.” Rawls has taught …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/11/glinda-rawls-nbcc-clinical-supervision-counselor-education

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within … co-advisor of WMU’s chapter of IISE and faculty specialist Dana Hammond .   IISE is a professional organization for … lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical sales, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

Wind and percussion musicians in spotlight at annual conference

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… the conference. This year's featured artist is composer Dana Wilson . The day's activities will include two … Band, conducted by Scott Boerma , and the 120-member Dana Wilson All-Star Band. Students from 60 Michigan high … will be performed at the April 16 conference, including "Awakening," "A Shortcut Home," "Day Dreams" and "Colorado …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22786

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … workers there.  Guzman Ramos on his 23rd birthday at WACO Kitchen, located at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

University Concert Band to present final concert of semester

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… "Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo," as well as "Speak to Me" by Dana Wilson , featured composer for the 2015 Spring Concert on Wind and Percussion Music. That concert is set for April 16. For more information about the concert, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22785

Western honors faculty achievements in tenure and promotion

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… Therapy Angela Groves , WMU Bronson School of Nursing Dana Hammond , Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial … Studies Kyle   Triplett , Gwen Frostic School of Art Chen   Wang , Department of Management Yanyu   Ward , Department of World Languages and Literatures Rodney …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/trustees-approve-faculty-tenure-promotions-june-2025

Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center

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… to student center Submitted by Erin Flynn on HÔU JIA Kitchen and Bar is a full-service restaurant with food, boba … and beer and wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The smell of ramen is wafting through the air at the Western Michigan University … HÔU JIA Kitchen and Bar , featuring the bold flavors of Taiwanese street fare, is now officially open.    "We couldn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/hou-jia-kitchen-bar-taiwanese-restaurant-student-center