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Book clubs examine college admissions, immigration, medical establishment's treatment of Black Americans

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… Americans Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics … of the Program in Medical Ethics, Humanities and Law at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School … Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after Western faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65599

Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate

Bronson School of Nursing

… at the Gilfoy School of Nursing in 1961 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is recognizing the founding … individuals in Washington, D.C., and beyond. After leaving Western in the spring of 2012, she continued to work in … Pearl McIver Public Health and a $1.5 million donation to Western to establish the Dr. Bernardine M. Lacey Endowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185

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

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… of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s ROTC program was named top in … training events for the U.S. Army. Fifteen cadets in Western's Bronco Battalion received outstanding or excellent … the hard work and dedication of the outstanding cadets." "Western’s ROTC program prepared me very well for the …

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

WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather

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… campuses early for severe winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, … second day in a row, an ice storm and power outages prompt Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… she earned her bachelor’s in political science from Western, followed by a Doctor of Law from Chicago-Kent … jobs and scholarships to cover the cost of her education at Western. “If alums remember that first moment—the … the industrial and entrepreneurial engineering program at Western, it was an exciting and natural fit for me,” he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards

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… Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University staff members who go above and beyond to help the Western community thrive are once again being honored at the … them for this honor. I’m very proud to join with the entire Western community in applauding them for their service on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… The duo, who met decades ago as professor and student at Western Michigan University, created a podcast to share … CEO of Maia Synergy —a company he and Bensley spun out of Western in April 2020. "It's a platform for us to discuss … food-related issues, but what do they do with that? We're looking to help these smaller places that can make an impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… and matter Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control … about the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for … nature of YOU at Western emphasizes the importance of looking at the college experience as academics and more. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological and … Education (MGRRE) facility and a variety of projects that Western faculty and students will continue being essential … the scientific functions of the survey were assigned to Western, which was already home to the Michigan Geological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Louwina Petersen obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Louwina Petersen, a retired Western Michigan University custodian, died April 26. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/449