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College praises tenure of departing longtime dean
College of Education and Human Development
… the University. Beyond his work within the college, Dr. Li was a strong advocate for the University and our larger … CEHD’s cumulative research expenditure from 2017 to 2022 was $27.7 million, the largest among all colleges at WMU. … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart. I cannot thank him enough for all he has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668
Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving
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… a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in creating the Office for Sustainability … and leader. "The Office for Sustainability is geared toward students who pay the sustainability fee because they … faculty, staff and students can buy an EcoJug or a utensils set for $5 and a tote for $4. The office also has a limited …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … he has taught me," she says. "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me. I knew I would always get …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships
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… through internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Kalleward, center, is helping develop safety procedures for … Tyler Matta, Meegan Heerlyn, Hunter Shulfer, Hannah Kalleward and Max Vreman are all Broncos interning at GPI. … of, so they were willing to hire me," he says. The strong set of skills he built in Western's program, in addition to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872
Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University
International Student and Scholar Services
… represent opportunity, she said. Degrees are gateways to prosperity—and English is the key that opens them. … she achieves language proficiency. Among the attendees was Le Thi Xuan Mai , from Dong Thap province, Vietnam. Mai … group began meeting at their homes to plan curriculum, set logistics and organize field trips, he recalled. …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary
CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… and site visit in April 2015. “This accreditation sets our program apart from other language schools and … in the works. “CELCIS faculty continually review new software available to enhance classroom instruction and make … We already offer a very good program, but we are always looking for ways to make it better and more effective …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year
Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents
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… the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, which was constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The students … from Western at the end of April and were whisked away weeks later for a two-week tour of China alongside … it helps solidify that I was successful in learning what I set out to learn at Western," she says. "And it gives me …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip
Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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… "The Courage to Create" poetry reading and competition awards reception, 4:30 to 6 p.m. , WMU Trimpe Building … Carvalho-Pinto at (269) 337-7208 or @email . Pre-MLK Walk Lunch Discussion, 1 p.m. , WMU Kanley Chapel Dialogue … educational workshops. Mental health agency booths will be set up allowing participants to view the agency display …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323
Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad
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… Broncos. That's what put me over the edge," he says. That set the tone for his journey at Western Michigan University, … same person as before; I have new aspirations," he says. "I want to live a life of meaning." OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608
WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize
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… and individual graduate students. The Lemelson-MIT Program awarded $65,000 in prizes for inventions in the healthcare, … to mentor and inspire creative thinking among youth." Award categories Prizes are awarded in the following … medical school. "During our time at these low-resource settings, we were able to see that in order for medical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028