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WMU Study Abroad celebrates new, nationally competitive Gilman award winners

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study Abroad celebrates new, nationally competitive Gilman award winners Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. … of eight Western Michigan University students who were awarded the prestigious federal study abroad scholarship this … Harris from abroad. “This scholarship will help me offset some of the costs that studying abroad students incur …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-gilman

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … of support that they deserve in medical other bureaucratic settings?” she says.   As she achieves her professional …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

News

… Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving the way for several exciting new initiatives as it celebrates 50 … but we make sure our work is relevant to almost anyone who wants to know more about evaluation—why it matters, how it … fall, the center plans to continue to offer a comprehensive set of self-paced online courses to meet the demand for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… graduating from Western Michigan University, achieving an award-winning career as a journalist and then returning this … one’s voice as an opinion writer. He also hopes to raise awareness that the field of journalism is viable and … I just want to make sure I do good quality work and set a good example for my son and communities.”  For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… master’s thesis book in class and at the time I thought ‘no way,’” says Wehrwein, who went on to earn bachelor’s and … master’s degrees in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues … education, this consortium of educators developed a set of recommended curriculum guidelines for undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

News

… who earned a master's degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make … shops and restaurants as well as several food trucks that set up at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market and other events … bike at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. "Whether it be the water trails or hiking trails or biking trails, people love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

News

… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … and more. The epic tradition, celebrating its 43rd year, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 26 , from 3 to 6 p.m.   “Bronco Bash … buildings. Emergency Medical Services will be centrally located near the University Computing Center , and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

News

… Concilio, I can really relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my class through elementary; I had … me know I have a voice and I have the ability to do what I set my mind to do. Because of the support system, I ran for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

Theatre

… season featuring cowboys, drag queens, the best of Broadway, stage adaptations of movie favorites and more. This … "Almost, Maine," Sept. 21 through Oct. 7 In this heart-warming play by John Cariani , nine cleverly connected love … film tells a tale of love, hope, politics and revenge set against a backdrop of a lawless society. "The Dancing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… eases University scheduling process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling … needed to be scheduled, and the department was looking to centralize its scheduling in a way that allowed for project … collaboration across the department. Olimat and Lynn set up the platform and created a malleable master schedule …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213