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Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… overseas, such as the Global Innovation MBA Program in Taiwan , which welcomed 21 new students this fall. That program … You Are Welcome Here ” in multiple languages adorned campus walls and screens. Many of the new students stopped at a … are feeling unhealthy—either physically or mentally—we have services on campus that can help you. We're very glad to see …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… March 2 for Spirit Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced … maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Libraries Waldo Library  is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. … March 10; and noon to midnight Sunday, March 11. The Swain Education and Maybee Music and Dance libraries will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319

Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Anonymous (not verified) on “When I left my family, it was not something that I would be able to come back to. I was six years old when government troops and … things that happened to me was when I was in Sunday service was that I saw couples cuddling during mass. In …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… The Bar Convent roll’s script and illustrations suggest it was made between 1475 and 1500. Thomas narrates and … a woman’s small hand and could just as easily be hidden away if Protestant authorities ransacked a recusant household … in their search for evidence of forbidden Catholic services. If its owner were indeed a Catholic recusant …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Edward B. Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. … background and a tremendous track record in the public service arena," says WMU Board Chair Jeffrey Rinvelt . "We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Indigenous peoples have made throughout history—in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts and … Western's new Native American Affairs Council. The council was established to support and build upon the strengths of … celebrate the peoples and the lands upon which this country was built?" The focus of Indigenous Peoples Day is both to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… travelers, International Student Orientation on Jan. 3 was their first introduction to higher education in the … especially in the areas of biochemistry and medicine. This was her first time going abroad. “This is a really new … The Haenicke Institute’s International Student and Scholar Services unit is responsible for international student …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians—to earn their teacher … 10 years. So, we need to think creatively about people who want to come back to this who are in schools already in some … for human resources at Kalamazoo Public Schools. "We want to lift up our community by lifting up individuals with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… Business student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous … creation. The WMU sophomore was born with a disorder that makes it difficult for him to … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service. Starting Gate provides a fast track to business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet reception will be held … for Landscape Forms in Kalamazoo, where she has a job waiting for her after graduation. The 2014 class of … her the Michigan Campus Compact 2012-13 Outstanding Student Service Heart and Soul Award, one of this year's 10 students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262