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WMU celebrates research, diversity and global engagement

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… engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Award winners at the 2016 Spring Convocation KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Spring … the flier Events A morning session will feature four "Share the Story" scholar talks from 9:15 to 11:40 a.m. Dr. Jan Hahn , coordinator, Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38180

Student finalists for $100K Cultivate 269 pitch competition announced

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nine Western Michigan University students are about to go head-to-head for a shot at up to $100,000 to turn their dreams of entrepreneurship into reality. The finalists … we believe education is most impactful when students apply what they learn,” says Dr. Remzi Seker , vice president for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/cultivate-269-finalists

Dr. Inayat Mangla Brings Global Perspectives to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… pakistani-born business and finance professor Captivated by the economic culture he encountered in the mid—1970s while … joined Western Michigan University’s faculty in 1985 and has become an internationally recognized expert on … College of Business. Over the course of his nearly 30—year career at WMU, Mangla has been the recipient of three …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/09/mangla-spotlight

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… Kelly Burris , B.S.’88, has been named vice chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following … President Kavalhuna and the campus community to ensure we are strong stewards of Western and that our decisions as a … McDonnell Douglas and Boeing.  A licensed pilot since 1985, Burris volunteers with Angel Flight Central and Angel …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Fall lecture series taps international ethics experts

Study of Ethics in Society

… in Latin America, Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society launches its fall lecture … national and international experts discussing topics that are relevant and timely. All events are free and open to theof War (KNOW). Thursday, Nov. 9 , at 7 p.m. in Room 2452 of Knauss Hall, Reginald Dwayne Betts , executive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72760

WMU students take third place in national advertising competition

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… Haworth College of Business placed third in its division of the American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition. Led by Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer , professor of marketing and director … about the advertising campaign process since it mirrors what they will do for a real client when they enter the

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64051

Swain Education Library update

University Libraries

… Education Library update Submitted by Sara Volmering on The former Swain Education Library, located in Sangren Hall, … Success Center. To our library community: We want to share an update about the Swain Education Library. As you may … for the classroom. From carrels with typewriters to 35mm projectors and filmstrips, the Center had everything a …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/swain-library-update

Ethics Center starts spring season with Ninth Amendment talk

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kalt KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of … "Unenumerated Rights in Congress." The Ninth Amendment declares that the "enumeration in the Constitution of certain … people." Scholars and lawyers have disagreed mightily over what these "other rights" are. This is a tricky question, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/56

Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… Submitted by Angela Brcka on Fredrick Magi (left), Dr. Heather Petcovic (center) and Alex Teal (right) partnered to … and his team. “The VR Tech Lab has completely transformed what is possible instructionally. Without it, space and … teaching assistants Aylin Yildirim and Justin Honer to prepare materials for the assignment. Teaching assistants Doaa …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined

WMU's business college develops dual degree program in China

Haworth College of Business

… from WMU and GUFE met on campus this past summer to develop the dual-degree program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Guizhou University … a lower cost associated with studying in the U.S., yet they are still able to earn a college degree from a … degrees. Stamper says that the college anticipates between 55 and 65 students per year to arrive in Kalamazoo beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28987