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WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board

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… on the board Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Trustee  Kurtis Trevan  has … the outgoing trustee says he will continue to champion Western, where he earned a Bachelor of Business … in support of the University’s long-term health and goals.” Western’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… highest levels of swimming, and Zahi Sanchez will soon add Western Michigan University alumna to her impressive resume. … for a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I'm looking forward to being part of PFAS removal from … case something didn't work out," she says. "You come out of Western already having all of this knowledge so you don't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

WMU HR students awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan, both senior human resource management students at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/human-resource-management-shrm-scholarship-sarah-cook-lyndsey-sootsman

Area debut of 'Shame' at Little Theatre

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… playing at Little Theatre March 23-25. KALAMAZOO--The Western Film Society will present the area debut of "Shame" Friday through Sunday, March 23-25 , at Western Michigan University's Little Theatre. Show times are … behind the theatre. For more information , visit the Western Film Society online, email @email , or call the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/268

WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development

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… behavioral health needs are at an all-time high. Western Michigan University is meeting the challenge by … health  workforce. "It's another thing we can do at Western Michigan University to impact care in West Michigan, … an interprofessional collaboration between two colleges at Western, the College of Education and Human Development and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… law school and build on the foundation she developed at Western to become an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, … our community." The support and guidance she received at Western Michigan University has empowered her to become that … it weren't for a chance meeting with a representative from Western's College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… students practice regenerative agricultural techniques at Western’s Gibbs House Sustainability Research and … their experiences. In addition to personal fulfillment, Western students say these experiences allowed them to apply … young students to normalize random acts of kindness. Western students organized activities and mentored sixth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Study abroad at Western Michigan University brings Experience-Driven … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… set out to conquer her dreams and explore the world. Western Michigan University is honoring Tate's legacy by … the first Black woman to earn a bachelor's degree from Western (then Western State Teachers College). She will become one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks Assisted … Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. A staff member at the White … and comfortably accommodates a wheelchair. “White Oaks was looking to find new activities for their residents. It came …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335