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Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Anonymous (not verified) on “When I left my family, it was not something that I would be able to come back to. I was six years old when government troops and … things that happened to me was when I was in Sunday service was that I saw couples cuddling during mass. In …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol

Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion

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… Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion Submitted by … recognize recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Diversity Award at this academic year’s Fall Awards Celebration on … of student recruitment and outreach and director of student services in the College of Aviation before coming to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72744

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

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

Ethics Center lectures start in February

Study of Ethics in Society

… Abra Smith , co-executive director, KYDNet; and Pamela Wadsworth , associate professor, WMU Bronson School of … the theme of the series. A photovoice exhibit curated by award-winning photographer Jeri Love will be on display in … of communication, in collaboration with the WMU Office of Service Learning and the Public Media Network. This event is …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/02/ethics-lectures-spring-2025

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

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… 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 … capital projects and internal operations in 2017. He was promoted in 2019 to executive deputy athletic director …

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

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… who helped bring an end to the second Liberian civil war in 2003 will present a public address at 7 p.m. Friday, … will join her for the two-day gathering. WMU President Edward Montgomery will be attending the Nobel Reception and … with identifying a local or global need and creating a service project to make a difference, and each club will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game

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… acts of bravery as a U.S. Army medic during the Vietnam War, Western Michigan University graduate James C. "Doc" McCloughan has been awarded the Medal of Honor . The retired teacher and coach … , following the decadeslong lobbying efforts of his fellow servicemen. McCloughan's many feats of bravery occurred …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Delgado KALAMAZOO, … third annual Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. Amber Delgado , an industrial and entrepreneurial … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration

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… University this month to offer voter registration and other services to students, staff and area residents. The stop is … Flagpoles. "With many students attending college in cities away from home, they may have questions about residency and … their communities," says Dunn. "One of the most important ways they can have an impact is to take part in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35167