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Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… more critical now than it has ever been. Unfortunately, too many talented students have found their pathway strewn with … Living Learning Community, internship stipends to foster career development and graduation scholarships for 1,350 … year after. The Bronco Promise is an excellent example of how the Empowering Futures Gift is extending the capacity of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For … leaders return and still want to talk about the trip, showing its lasting impact, Leingpibul says.   “Faculty led … into the course.”   Koepp on the Business & Culture in Germany study abroad program.  Encouraged by her life-changing …

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

Fall residence hall sign-up under way

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… (not verified) on Siedschlag Hall KALAMAZOO—Students planning to return to the same room and residence hall for … with sophomore status or higher at the start of fall 2013 are eligible. Space is limited, so interested students are … to take advantage of the many campus living benefits. For more information , contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3694

Academic programs to highlight annual Russian Festival

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of humanities lectures and readings will provide the focus for the 19th annual Kalamazoo … Opening ceremonies featuring local and WMU dignitaries are set to start at 9:30 a.m. Folk dancers, singers and … will conduct a workshop on the famous pysanki eggs, giving the audience a chance not only to learn about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20065

Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment

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… kept tuition flat. That may have put college in reach for many who would otherwise not have been able to join us this … sources of income for the University's general fund. "We are grateful the losses are better than predicted, but they … before the July 1 start of WMU's fiscal year. This year, however, trustees passed a 90-day continuation of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and Native American History and Culture. His classes are open to all undergraduate and graduate students at … our coverage of this immense genre that resonates with so many people,” says Kehrer. “Waln’s music provides such a … the songs and the stories are the same,” says Waln. “Just how I deliver them changes.”  Waln draws motivation to aid …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With time, the perfect opportunity will show itself when least expected. Senior Jordan Chopp , from … management. When Chopp originally began his college career, the time wasn’t right, and he made the decision to … me to be a successful human resource professional because many of the job responsibilities include coaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication Submitted by Gary Barton on I’ve learned how to talk to everybody and be more out there and be … university phone line while, building skills to launch her career. A Leader at the Switchboard Ellie serves as the …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns

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… Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns Submitted by … Sangren. When completed by the time fall classes start, the area will be a broad green space sporting a water feature … lawn being heavily landscaped. That landscaping will showcase granite pavers and slabs salvaged from the former …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/183

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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… WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence Submitted by Paula M. … that the pursuit of truth thrives when diverse viewpoints are heard and engaged with in good faith. At Heterodox … modeled after HxA’s policy framework, formalizing how the University issues official statements on social, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence