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College of Education and Human Development honors philanthropist and fashion entrepreneur as Outstanding Alumna

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Rochelle Gores Fredston (B.S. ‘05, textile and apparel studies), is a modern day multi-hyphenate, forging an … Vogue.com, C Magazine, New York Post, New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Gores Fredston and Learning Lab …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/01/rochelle-gores-fredston-wmu-outstanding-alumna-philanthropy-fashion

WMU prof listed among most influential education scholars

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… Michigan University Professor Gary Miron is one of the 200 most influential education scholars in the United … on education policy and school reform. He is listed at No. 55 on the 2014 Rick Hess Straight Up Edu-Scholar Public … professors at the University of Michigan. Topping the list are academic researchers from Stanford, Harvard and New York …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12721

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… (not verified) on Low-cost Chinese culture courses are open to the public. KALAMAZOO--The Confucius Institute at Western … A half-price tuition discount is offered to individuals age 55 and older as well as to WMU students and part-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… win big in 2025 Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on From the ice rink to the dance floor to the radio booth, College … Bartholomae , vice president and director of athletics. “We are so fortunate to have such a national reach in athletics, … which allows us the opportunity to share so much of what makes WMU special with such a wide, national …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities

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… fellowships to conduct research and teach overseas during the 2024-25 academic year, building lasting educational connections … focused on short-term consulting, allows scholars to share their expertise in a range of fields while fostering …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu

New LEED building certifications boost WMU total to seven

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… Building KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is starting the new year with a total of seven campus buildings recognized for meeting the … building and its special features most recently appeared in the December 2012 issue of Buildings magazine. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4731

Nominations sought for Excellence in Diversity Awards

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… for Excellence in Diversity Awards. KALAMAZOO--Nominations are being accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 31, for Western … Michigan University's Excellence in Diversity Awards . The awards recognize the accomplishments of employees, students and groups that contribute to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/59

"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

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… More Ramen" "Discovering Fun, New and Interesting Places" "What inspired me for my "Memento Vitae" series was wanting to represent the reminder of death in a relatable way, which can also be … I thought it might bring viewers joy and a good laugh; we are all just skeletons trying to live. Quarantine allowed me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468

WMU exceeds national average in attracting international students

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… over 1,600 international students on campus, representing 105 countries. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is exceeding the national average in attracting international students … covers the 2012-13 academic year, and percentages of change are based on comparisons to the 2011-12 academic year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11325

Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award at … of individuals, departments and groups across campus who are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity and … Inclusion Committee The college’s DEI Committee includes 15 faculty and staff members who show “an exceptional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award