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WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the ceremony in Uganda on March 8, which coincidentally was also the day her hometown of Nebbi district hosted the … a focus on enhancing girls’ education. Reared in a rural, war-torn district, Udongo has since 1994 been an advocate …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments in her four years … one memory feels impossible, but what stuck with me most was how incredibly kind and resilient the people of Tanzania … wanted to learn in a classroom that had no limits, no four walls, no desk, no chairs; just nature, culture and a …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

News

… 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … for a leader to succeed WMU’s current president, Dr. Edward Montgomery , who retires on June 30 . As president of … higher education institutions to support the goal of retaining and increasing the population in Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… Thomas notes, but also to renovate the facility in a way that will make it usable and reflective of the values … Western State Normal School. Over the years, the building was known by a variety of names, such as the Administration … space, as well as engraved plaques for an interior donor wall. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… she'll be joining the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. She credits  Dr. Kristina Lemmer , … in 2013 without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would … path before considering chemical and aerospace. "It wasn't until I started working for Dr. Lemmer that I really …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… Education. Graduate and undergraduate students working toward degrees in any discipline, regardless of foreign … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. … many students to take a chance at embracing the rewards of embarking on a study abroad course. In fact, it is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

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… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … words from a basketball poster on her brother’s bedroom wall have become a mantra for Narayan: She tried just about …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… Education Resources (OER) grants, University Libraries awarded $1,000 grants each to 10 faculty and instructors. … this period of increased virtual instruction. "I've always been mindful about textbook costs and tried to choose … studies from other publicly available sources (like pay-wall-free PR trade publications). I think this flexibility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… those who are in the child’s life.” Drawings hang on an art wall in the Children’s Trauma Assessment Center. These … best fulfill their needs. Resiliency case manager Shelbey Watson-Beasley, also a social work graduate student, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises

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… Ness received the Military Officer Association of America Award. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) Cadet Logan Tolan was the Commander of Troops for the 9th Regiment. (Photo … Training events included the gas chamber, rappelling down a wall, obstacle course and marksmanship, adds Cadet Carly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848