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Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board
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… Mich.— Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed two Western Michigan University Board of Trustees members to new … and invaluable experience to the board and to the Western Michigan University community,” says WMU President Edward … of Law. He serves on numerous boards, including Bronson Healthcare Group, where he is the incoming board chair; the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/governor-reappoints-burris-liggins-new-terms-through-2032
WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement
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… will preside over the ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant degrees to more than 2,600 … graduates of the College of Fine Arts and the College of Health and Human Services. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony is for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775
America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed
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… 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 , in the Fetzer Center on Western Michigan University's main campus. The free, public talk is … effort to produce a measurable impact in three areas: the healthy growth and development of all of the city's youth; … with national patterns, and can be seen in areas such as health disparities, risk of involvement in the criminal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
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… President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees today appointed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D. , as the 10th president of Western Michigan University, bringing to the role an unmatched blend … led the more than 11,000-student institution in Dearborn, Michigan, to achieve enrollment growth along with increased …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… on KALAMAZOO – Following a nationwide search, Western Michigan University welcomed an experienced college … in international education and global engagement to Western Michigan University. Dr. Rosemary Max began her work July 14 … of Global Engagement at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her career is complemented by 10 years of …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/global-education-max
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… about these for the now-retired 1983 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a degree in … on the right Not bad for a fellow raised in the Southwest Michigan community of Niles located due north of South Bend, … I soloed at age 16 and was hooked." At Southwestern Michigan College in Cass County, Smiedendorf earned an …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience
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… experience Submitted by Erin Flynn on Located at 2618 W. Michigan Avenue, a new mural designed by Brad Zenz, … off a hockey national championship, a new homage to Western Michigan University is taking shape near Main Campus. On the … side of the Campus Pointe strip mall, at Howard Street and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint brushes are hard …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art
Students present research at international conference
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… rare experience of presenting research at the Conference on Health IT and Analytics in Washington, D.C. The annual … ability to speak with some of the leading thinkers in the health and information technology field was a phenomenal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57402
WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… initiatives in Brazil Submitted by Raine Kuch on Western Michigan University professor of political science, Dr. Jim …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil
Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care
W Magazine
… on his grandfather’s 210-acre property near Grayling, Michigan. Soule remembers drawing and collecting plants … there is,” explains Soule, “because plants help with mental health and stress. But I still love you (Olano) and respect …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781