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Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on The renovated Board of Trustees Plaza is taking shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western … dinosaur. Western's facilities management team has a total of 34 major projects —as well as several smaller projects—on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units … This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is … include a program featuring a keynote address by WMU Board of Trustees Vice Chair Shelly Edgerton , who is legal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 27 faculty members and … unit or program affiliations, are: Dr. Kimberly Adams , School of Music Dr. Wendy Beane , Department of Biological … Education and Counseling Psychology Dr. Jacob Cameron , School of Music Cary Cekola , Department of Speech, Language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47795

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… verified) on Angela Blood Starr, a Calhoun Intermediate School District regional school health coordinator and … coordinator overseeing five counties and as president-elect of the Michigan School Health Coordinators’ Association, … Return to School Advisory Council’s guidance will offer valuable help to struggling districts whose success will also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Missionary Magic – Tommy Pagawak’s Path from New Guinea to WMU

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on In every location on the planet, word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising and the most effective way to spread a … he lived and the Papua Adventist Academy where he went to school. As a student in junior high, he frequently came in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/pagawak

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the economy, supply chains, consumer … advertising that puts the ideal holiday season top of mind. Once again, cost prevails as the topic that … chains: What to expect Dr. Marcel Zondag, associate professor of marketing and director of the WMU supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

Melinda Lockett receives Lee Honors College Distinguished Service Award

College of Health and Human Services

… to students and her deep commitment to the values of public service and education. This year, her exceptional … Melinda was nominated by her colleagues for her years of impactful service, thoughtful mentorship and tireless support of students navigating their academic and personal journeys. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/lhclockett

Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… Series begins Tuesday, Sept. 26, with a look at the life of a transgender American activist, and wraps up in April … discrimination and socioeconomic neglect. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, a total of seven topics at eight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… the Student Success Summit. KALAMAZOO, Mich—An afternoon of innovation, collaboration and inspiration has been … and participate in facilitated discussions with the goal of moving toward increasing student success and retention in … theme Success & You @ WMU. It will mark the campus launch of activities supporting fall implementation of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45457

Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo

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… sponsor for the Air Zoo's May 16 Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards Gala and Dinner . The inaugural benefit gala, … , will honor science and arts innovation shown by high school students and K-12 teachers in a 12-county southwest … The event also will continue a long statewide tradition of inducting new members into the Michigan Aviation Hall of

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