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Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, 11 staff members

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of four faculty members and 11 staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its … granted to Dr. David Colson , professor of music, effective spring 2015. Leaves of absence were granted to Dr. Susan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19694

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Haworth College of Business

… his future Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University senior Spencer Gould is a … major, he has jumped into the exciting opportunities and experiences at WMU Haworth, starting with a rewarding … him for the next step of his journey—internships. Beginning spring of 2022, Gould had the opportunity to intern for DTE …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047

WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program

College of Education and Human Development

… program Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University has been named one of five … to fundamentally transform how Michigan recruits, prepares, and retains its teaching workforce. "WMU is excited to be … entering the workforce annually. Over the next two years, Western will partner with national experts from edPrep …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/wmu-selected-statewide-teacher-preparation-initiative

Sindecuse Health Center Offers Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Sindecuse Health Center

… Sindecuse Health Center Offers Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Western Michigan University’s Sindecuse Health Center is …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/news/2025/09/flu-covid-2025-26

Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Forty-eight students were recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2025 during … members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, … Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human … proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Western Michigan University alumna, Fields is a recipient of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, 2012 Tree Campus recertification

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… due to the forecast of strong thunderstorms in the area, and will be rescheduled as weather permits. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will celebrate national Arbor … last Friday in April—to avoid holding the event during spring final examinations week and to increase student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6443

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 by collecting and returning more than 100,000 bottles and cans this … challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, members of Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky … and faculty advisor Ryan Seiler saw an opportunity last spring when stores were not accepting recyclable returns, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center … is ramping up investments in growing the economy, and Western Michigan University is among those leading the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What was previously a parking lot and, for a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being naturally rejuvenated by a … Welborn halls into a biodiverse landscape by installing in spring 2017 a permaculture orchard—perhaps among the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645