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Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… (not verified) on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that gives readers an inside look at the life … or don't like us, we're fundamental to the system. That's what makes the system go." George Franklin Franklin served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

National organization recognizes WMU advertising and promotion students

Haworth College of Business

… National organization recognizes WMU advertising and promotion students Submitted by Anonymous (not … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University advertising and promotion students were selected by the American … national recognition this year," says Lancendorfer. "What has allowed them to achieve success is their ability to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45004

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … DeCamp's baseline is excellence, going above and beyond what is expected. The result is a little corner of the world … and graduate students, and how he regularly shows me what excellence in teaching looks like," says  Dr. Ashlyn …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups

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… winners Dr. Michael Millar, associate professor of Spanish Dr. Timothy Palmer, professor of management Dr. Edmund … Kelly Alvarez, principal at El Sol Elementary school, for his work with the school's Spanish-speaking and … help identify and organize residents, who then determine what projects should be completed on their block. Together, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446

WMed's inaugural class celebrates big day, prepares for next step in residency training

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… of our medical students matched to a residency slot as it is a very competitive process," said Dr. Kevin Kavanaugh , … or more years in residency training. The anticipation of what the day would bring began building Friday morning when … residency. "I think for all of us it's exciting to know somewhat of the future now," said Sam Yost , president of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45925

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of 411 students participated in faculty-led programming.  This commitment to guiding students through immersive, … aviation history!” says Aviation in France student, Reggie Dancy .    College of Arts and Sciences   Dr. Zoann … Hagan . “College is all about expanding your horizons, so what better way to do that than to study abroad?”   Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi Taylor , a senior from Portage majoring in Spanish, received the first annual $5,000 Wendell Christoff … men. "I came into Starting Gate with just a vague idea of what I wanted my business to be," says Green. "The fact that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University archaeologists are set to offer the public a look at progress on the … Joseph archaeological dig in Niles, a sample of some of this summer's findings and a glimpse into the18th century … occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in what is now the city of Niles. Built by the French, the fort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

Talk on Leopold's land ethic to launch ethics center's spring season

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… environmental ethics talk that focuses on ecologist Aldo Leopold's land ethic environmental philosophy will … his presentation, Sanford will begin with an exposition of what Leopold meant by his land ethic and then move toward an … effective sustainable practices and adopt them. This, he suggests, is essential to creating cultural norms that move …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12811

Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'

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… to life across the Western Michigan University campus this weekend. WMU Dance presents "In-site/Outside," a display … Slayter. "Having a project that prepares our students for what they're really going to encounter in the profession is … Western students up for success not only in the arts but in whatever career path they choose. "Not all of our dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65864