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WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kristen DeVries KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following a national search, Western Michigan University has named an experienced fundraising executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

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… Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Payton … resiliency, determination and success in overcoming significant health challenges and ongoing adversities." In the end, … Bolstered by the support of her teammates, coaches, trainers and family, Murphy resolved to return to the gym. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

Webinars explore WMU research regarding social consequences and response to COVID-19

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… Mich.—As discoveries unfold regarding the physical implications of COVID-19, Western Michigan University researchers … onset of COVID-19 in the United States, but the most significant has been state-level political party control. This webinar examines American federalism in action, for better or for worse. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61262

Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve

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… Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve … group in Kalamazoo will host the screening of a feature-length documentary film Wednesday, Feb. 17 , as both a … invasive species from the preserve so native species can return. These efforts will benefit both land quality and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30114

'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say

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… 'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say … campus serve as outdoor laboratories where these methods can be studied. Some of the techniques being employed on … wing in Lot P2. Outdoor Laboratories BIOS 4970 is a six-hour weekly special investigations course with revolving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43969

Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… philosopher Laozi wisely advised his contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will … of foreign language skills, are eligible to earn major and minor or general education and elective credits at WMU while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree Submitted … “I just want them to be proud and my girls to know they can do anything that they want.”   Determined to succeed   … time probably dreaded my calls,” he laughs.   Then, in 2024, he made a decision: It was time. He was a formulation …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University offices and services. Faculty, … and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies … will not go into holiday mode. Contact: Tonya Durlach May 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/608

Registration open for spring Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Registration open for spring Chinese culture classes Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registrations are due by Thursday, Jan. 10 , for spring Chinese culture courses offered by the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University. The 12-week, low-cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50540

Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship

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… Mich.—A highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to three Western … one-quarter of those who applied, 800 out of 3,400 applicants, received an award for the spring 2019 scholarship … of a larger government effort to expand the number of Americans studying and interning abroad, helping them gain skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51147