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Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… MiSTEM director of Region 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University has become the fiscal agent for MiSTEM … learning more accessible across the state and position more Michigan students for career success. The College of … Region 1. The hub is supported by a $230,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Raine Kuch on Take a trip around the world without leaving Michigan by attending the 29th annual International … food, dance, dress and culture. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community … public. "Education and Equality" book club —6 p.m. in 4267 Health and Human Services Building, hosted by the Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45285

WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University announced yesterday that the law school … choice, whether in Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Auburn Hills, Michigan, or in Tampa Bay, Florida." "The 15-credit program … in Kalamazoo access to the student recreation center, health center, library, student organizations and athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32560

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving … 24 . Tickets are available online . Sindecuse Health Center , including the pharmacy, is closed Thursday … emergencies should be referred to local hospitals or other health care providers. Student Recreation Center closes at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50246

WMU Humanities Center puts focus on urban food in presentation

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… attend an upcoming presentation sponsored by the Western Michigan University Center for the Humanities will get an … in community food systems may advance goals in public health, economic development, social justice and ecological … reimagine the idea of community, putting an emphasis on healthcare, racial and gender equity, feeding the hungry and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30961

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… or attending class and studying in Floyd Hall, Western Michigan University senior Isiac Chavez is a proud Bronco. … working out. “I love to stay active as it keeps my mental health in check when other aspects of life become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… community organizing and empowerment is coming to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Wednesday and Thursday, … social justice is the most reliable foundation for strong, healthy societies. The program, founded in 1997, helps … which is being co-sponsored by the University's College of Health and Human Services, College of Arts and Sciences, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… an appreciation for nature when they take part in Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake Adventure Day. The event … project contributes to improving the preserve's ecological health. As a special treat, Buster Bronco, WMU's mascot, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948

WMU to confer some 2,700 degrees during spring commencement

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… exercises are set for Saturday, April 27. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will grant degrees to more than 2,700 … colleges of Aviation, Education and Human Development, and Health and Human Services. The 1 p.m. ceremony is for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6695

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers led by civil and … and low vision studies and associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Dr. Ron Van Houten , professor of … daily travel; promote active transportation for healthier and safer communities; enhance transportation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797