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WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students

University Libraries

… and three OER creation grants to WMU instructors in December. The grants are anticipated to save students in 10 … always have access to the textbook.” Textbook costs can impact student stress levels, behavior and academic … and Latinx students, according to a report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73818

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… how to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! Being away from home, being on my own, the responsibility," … took these courses, so I ended up getting a lot of insight into what I could potentially be doing in a job in … just excited to get to campus and explore," says Malone. He can't wait to check out  Bronco Bash , the unofficial …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 50 years of friendship will be honored with the naming of three Western Michigan … and automotive executive who died June 1, 2016, half way into his eight-year term as a WMU Trustee. Dennis W. Archer … the Michigan Supreme Court and past president of the American Bar Association as well as a former trustee. William F. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… estate of Hólar in northern Iceland, an elderly priest began writing a biography of his mentor and teacher, … also named Jörundr), he is tasked with excommunicating the canons of the cathedral, whom the archbishop was feuding … powerful enemies on both sides of the North Atlantic. The canons torment him—sending servants to chase him, attack …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

News

… the Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, who splits his time between the office and the field, looking for people in … Michigan, but gradually veered off that path to venture into full-time employment, first in adult foster care and … Howie helped me get through some things with meditation. I can't thank him enough; that changed my life. Dr. Bridget …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

News

… of Battle Creek, which was founded as a Quaker town and became a hotbed for spiritualism, attracting other, radical … who showed up in 1855, and from there, of course, you can't study the history of Adventism in Battle Creek without bumping into John Harvey Kellogg," Wilson recounts. "I started …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Thanksgiving recess officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26. KALAMAZOO, … services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 27-30 , for the … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts Submitted by Megan Looker on “I have thousands of … organization that builds community among all Black and African American alumni and also provides student scholarships. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Court's influence in public schools Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Brett Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary court is going backward by … just about every facet of society that is controlled by law can be found in the lives of students, teachers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… budget signed by  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . "The partnership between WMU and Michigan State Police has been an amazing … the students, but most importantly, this unique partnership can bring real results and closure to families impacted by … the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment