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Four visiting campus as candidates to lead international operations

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University officials have announced the names of four candidates from … a variety of positions there until 1999. Pierce earned her bachelor's degree and two master's degrees from Michigan … instructor at American middle and high schools. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College and, after doing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7140

Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues

College of Education and Human Development

… Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. … Valerie Dixon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Valerie Dixon , chair of the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, was …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/valerie-dixon-cecp-winner-national-multicultural-award-namrc

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… months during the 2024-25 academic year, the series will offer a variety of opportunities, ranging from a documentary screening to a … (OLLI at WMU) and the University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society . “Now more than ever, people are …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking … Michigan University Dining's associate director of culinary operations, Chef Andrew Francisco , secured a … even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my underlying motivators is getting WMU on the culinary …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Two fine arts faculty saluted for teaching excellence

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… faculty members have been selected to receive the College of Fine Arts Dean's Teaching Award, recognizing them as … degree in printmaking from the University of Iowa and a bachelor's degree from the School of the Art Institute of … a master's degree in music education. He received his bachelor's degree in music education from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3061

Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western

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… in neurobiology, Bharat Goel has had a hand in a number of research projects that could have a profound impact on … Western Michigan University on Saturday, Dec. 17 , with bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and applied … impact on the fight against climate change. Environmental science has always been a driver for my engineering," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905

Award-winning musicians team up for free concert at WMU

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… Irving Shain Woodwind-Piano Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since their debut performance, they … University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Education from WMU. She currently … Ukraine, she holds a Master of Music from UW-Madison and a Bachelor of Music degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. A consummate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37418

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

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… Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and … Mich.—Western Michigan University is on the leading edge of innovation aimed at curbing the global impacts of climate change. The institution will receive $5 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Trevor Block: The MBA offers a higher degree of experience

Haworth College of Business

… Trevor Block: The MBA offers a higher degree of experience Submitted by Stacey Lowis on “Higher education … is incredibly important to me both personally and professionally,” says Trevor Block , MBA student and chief …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/trevor-block-mba

Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… a program flexible enough to support her role as a parent of two young children. She found that balance at Western Michigan University in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IHS) Ph.D. program .   Throughout her coursework, Phindi discovered the value of working across disciplines. Training in both quantitative …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi