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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
Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction
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… Diversity Series begins Tuesday, Sept. 26, with a look at the life of a transgender American activist, and wraps up in … and Inclusion, a total of seven topics at eight events are planned through Wednesday, April 11, that are free and … Light refreshments will be provided. Thursday, Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Systemic Change at WMU WMU students, staff, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863
Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city
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… connect students to Kalamazoo’s business and cultural core. The initiative is supported by the Monroe-Brown Foundation … creative energy. Dr. Doug Lepisto and his students prepare for their first ride on the shuttle. Currently, more … regional development. “The LBS Program is redefining what higher education can be,” said WMU President Russ …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch
WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition
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… including Best Overall Station. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The nation’s best college radio station is preparing to … been a staple of Kalamazoo for decades, and our listeners are passionate about success, which makes us passionate.” … Caity Ahearne , the station’s program director, agrees. “What makes WIDR special is the opportunities the station has …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26
Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation
College of Aviation
… number of people think aviation runs on jet fuel, most know the management of assets is what keeps the birds in the sky. Think about the old joke, … University Alumnus Scott Warner, the truth falls squarely with a solid understanding of aviation business. …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0
Houshyar shares engineering expertise in Uzbekistan as Fulbright Specialist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Houshyar shares engineering expertise in Uzbekistan as Fulbright … a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State. He is one of more than 400 … consultant and conducted workshops and training for Fortune 500 companies, assisting companies in the United States, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71764
Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration
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… Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11 , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional … The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. President Edward Montgomery and Dr. … director of the School of Communication College of Health and Human Services’ Department of Information …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024
WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project
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… Michigan University has been awarded a $779,072 grant by the John Templeton Foundation to assemble a digital library … have referred to it as "uploading Tim's brain." "There are some issues that are always interesting, always sort of … get people going from one side or another," McGrew says. "What the Templeton Foundation said was, 'Look, what's the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700
Doctors Without Borders board member to speak at breakfast series
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… Borders, an international medical aid organization, will be the next presenter at the Mercantile Bank of Michigan … and Unexpected Life” at 8 a.m. Friday, May 29 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23887