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Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

College of Arts and Sciences

… University faculty leader is driving discussion about the future of college writing instruction. Dr. Staci … case for postsecondary enrollment to prospective students? What does college writing instruction promise to do for … have the choice to attend/not to attend college? And what are the perils of not making our case?” Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67526

WMU human resources student chapter wins national award

News

… award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University chapter of the Society for … to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the society is the … has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and the United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16622

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… on David Le will work as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson Methodist Hospital after graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some students are buried in their books; Western Michigan University students lead … different (hospital) units that have helped me figure out what I liked or what I didn't," he says. "I've also gotten …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

Michigan mom finds fix for cold, wet winters

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Smoots is part of the less than 7 percent of women who are sole patent holders in the United States. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After years of dealing with her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47805

Unlocking history through digital scholarship

University Libraries

… Martin (center) and Marianne Swierenga (right) present their Cistercian Women’s Houses project at the Medieval … intern Halle Martin and student employee Benwin George , are developing an interactive wiki to help researchers … says Martin. Part of Martin’s work has been to fill in what has changed since the 19th century and what is missing …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-digital-scholarship

Section of Ring Road North, West Michigan Avenue to close Aug. 4–Sept. 22

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… Section of Ring Road North, West Michigan Avenue to close Aug. … article has been updated to reflect a new start date for the road closure, now scheduled to begin on Aug. 4. K … to wrap up in spring 2026 as originally planned, the area is aiming to achieve Sustainable SITES Certification. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/ring-road-north-west-michigan-avenue-closed-july-28-sept-22

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… research center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The one-year grant may be renewable for additional years. … challenges. "University transportation centers are key to helping us address today's transportation needs, … this endeavor possible." Contact: Mark Schwerin November 5, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Campus Red Cross club begins this year's WMU-CMU challenge

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… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and its supporters are competing with Central Michigan University this week to see which school can make the biggest addition to the American Red Cross blood supply, … year's challenge will be held: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Henry Hall Wednesday, Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1924

Championing ambition in every space

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— “Combining sales and strategy has always been what I desired in my future career,” says sales and business marketing and leadership and business strategy student, Madison Black . “The mix of a strategic framework, benchmarking and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/sales-business-marketing-madison-black

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

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… Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A … Mich.—Fifteen short-term courses and three daylong trips are being offered this summer by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523