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Western celebrates summer 2024 graduates earning more than 1,100 degrees June 29

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… level, more than 250 at the master's level, six specialist degrees and over 70 at the doctoral level during … to enter Miller Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited; all seats are general admission. Guests without tickets may view the ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75683

Family Fun Night planned for WMU Children’s Place Learning Center

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… Center Submitted by Deanne Puca on Family Fun Night is Tuesday, Oct. 14. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Children's Place … at the center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 . This year the theme is "Under the Sea" and will feature crafts, games and food. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19425

Zagalo-Melo named president-elect of Association of International Education Administrators

International Student and Scholar Services

… of Association of International Education Administrators Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo … of the  Association of International Education Administrators  (AIEA). His leadership journey in AIEA's presidential stream began in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74696

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the mantra emerging from the Think Big initiative , which is reimagining the University's brand and its promise to students. "I love the fact that we're trying to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As newsrooms across the country struggle with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… show reimagines iconic looks for the stage Submitted by Chris Hybels on Olivia Bolognia, MODA vice president, models … Models preparing for the show.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hollywood is back in fashion thanks to student designers at Western … spring fashion show on  Friday, April 5 , the Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) registered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System awarded $550,000 to effectively address phosphorus, road salt pollution from stormwater runoff

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… pollution from stormwater runoff Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent $550,000 state grant is helping make possible an innovative new system engineered … to improve the water quality of Asylum Lake, which is located in Western Michigan University’s 274-acre Asylum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68473

Medical weight loss program offers holistic, supportive approach

Sindecuse Health Center

… Medical weight loss program offers holistic, supportive approach Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sindecuse Health Center is pleased to offer a medical weight loss program to the … in 2022.  WMU’s health center created the program as a holistic approach to weight loss. During the course of six to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71030

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovering the structure of DNA, diagnosing sickle-cell … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The college experience is about more than academics; it also prepares students to … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596