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WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery , who for the past seven years has steadily … and career readiness, including an array of programs and services made possible by the nationally historic $550 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

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… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … global perspectives throughout teaching, research and service in higher education.  "Albania has worked hard to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… fellow students. One stop center A temporary, one-stop service center will be open in WMU's Bernhard Center from … Aug. 30. The center offers a smorgasbord of business services in one convenient location. Situated on Bernhard's … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54596

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … says Babiceanu. “For example, in the aviation and aerospace domain, both safety and security design are … Pillay also researches ways to enhance emergency medical services responses in urban areas using drones and seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholars, Distinguished … Faculty Scholar and the recipients of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Initiated in 2006, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability looks forward to pursuing their mission: To foster the training of … weather conditions and their impact on resources, freshwater sustainability, environmental planning, and physical … as well as increase the number of students engaging in service learning with local organizations—sharing their own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… the land where Western Michigan University now stands was home to the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi people, whose legacy still influences the … engagement and collaboration, including bolstering support services and community for indigenous students, launching an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … The competition includes a variety of activities geared toward students but also is open to faculty and staff. … . Thursday, Oct. 4 Homecoming tailgate luncheon—WMU Dining Services lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all dining centers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… COVID-19 pandemic first began emerging in Michigan, Dr. Michael Famiano knew he had to do something to help students in … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … approximately 8,000 bags of groceries. It has also expanded services to offer rent assistance, raising nearly $200,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics

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… Bronco Athletics Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dan Bartholomae KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following a nationwide search, Western … director can build in the years to come,” President Edward Montgomery says. "Dan comes to Western with a strong record of service in Division I athletics and a commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647