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WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence

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… elders in residence Submitted by Erin Flynn on Members of the Native American Student Organization stand with Shannon … Greymountain. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Native American leaders are joining the Western Michigan University campus … a focus on Native American education in public schools.   “Whatever I do I don’t do on my own; I do it in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/native-american-elders-residence-robin-greymountain-shannon-martin

American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Hefting coconut trees for weight training and running on the beaches of American Samoa are standard practice for high school football players on … of them. My dad is especially supportive and often tells me what I need to do.”   Adjusting to the fast-paced life …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/kasimili-uitalia-spotlight

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Dr. Maureen … very little or may be more introverted.” To date, more than 500 students from a wide range of disciplines—including …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

Aspiring Professional Pilot, Patrick Lambour, Lands at His Perfect Destination

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Growing up northwest of Boston near the New Hampshire border, for Patrick Lambour the worlds of … Michigan University College of Aviation , they still are.  But airports and airplanes have been joined by . . . … his first instrument of choice was a trombone.  But what he really wanted to play was an electric bass, and he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/lambour

Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23

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… Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23 Submitted by … Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are canceled for Friday, Jan. 23 , … Creek will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24 , and Sunday, Jan. 25 , due to weather—no flight, simulation or other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-23-2026

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and prizes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3,  at the Campus Flagpoles between Kanley Chapel and the Lee … staff will be available to answer questions about health care at WMU and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program Submitted by Chris … within the school system, the program serves Benton Harbor Area Schools and Kalamazoo Public Schools, both high-need … release that the residency serves as a “powerful example of what is possible when communities and preparation programs …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … house was installed in April at the Parkview Campus, an area Moss and Mullins call their office backyard because … stems, pine cones, chicken wire, bricks and old wood. "What started out as a little tiny spark really inspired us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you create … and business strategy program researched, developed and are now poised to launch a wine brand called Bronconess. It … profiles, the geographic footprint for distribution and what would differentiate this wine. Students coined a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on … to graduation. At the Haworth College of Business, students are lucky to have an amazing group of advisors on their … as a student at WMU has given her valuable insight into what students need and how to be their advocate. She says, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards