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Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series

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… by Deanne Puca on Jacqueline Goldfinger KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of English launches … writers from across the country on campus through the spring. The first speaker is international playwright … in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center, unless noted, and are free and open. Goldfinger is the recipient of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51861

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Mentors, innovators, advocates: two Western Michigan University employees are being recognized for their exceptional efforts to support and elevate the WMU community. Dr. Whitney DeCamp , … best of what it means to be a faculty and staff member at Western,” says  Dr. Chris Cheatham , interim provost and

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the … of unique ways to make the most of their first year at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… by blind Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be studied. KALAMAZOO—People who … the ultimate beneficiaries of a $421,125 grant awarded to Western Michigan University researchers to improve the design and use of canes . The grant, from the U.S. Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Swain Education Library update

University Libraries

… have had reduced operations in Swain for the past few years and relocated our education collections to Waldo Library in … us serve you more effectively by bringing our services and general collections under one roof—just a short walk … and facilities to best serve students and carry out Western’s mission. Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/swain-library-update

Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich—Two morning-long sessions exploring Western Michigan University research and service efforts on the topics of autism and mobility … begin at 9 a.m. and are part of the University's daylong Spring Convocation activities. The free public sessions last …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45421

Social work director awarded grant for student mental health initiative

College of Health and Human Services

… initiative Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western Michigan University proudly congratulates Dr. Kyoung … of Education to support the Student Mental Health and Retention Training (SMART) Program . Dr. Lee leads this … Dr. Hyejoon Park, Ms. Aisha Walters, Mr. Paul Mailloux and Ms. Karla Vandenberg. Dr. Kyoung Lee, Director, School …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/leesmart

Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January

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… verified) on WMU President John M. Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A spring season filled with events designed to celebrate the successful tenure of Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn will begin in January and provide the entire WMU community opportunities to say …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36528

Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kerrie Jo Harvey and Dr. Sarah Summy will receive Distinguished Service Awards during Western Michigan University's Fall Convocation on Friday, … accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission last spring. "The untold hours of work she has invested in moving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68972

Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition

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… Erin Richter, Patrick Nicholson, Lee Ramsay, Julia Mills and Madeline Paciorek. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students Julia Mills of Portage, … faculty helped propel the team to success. "The reason Western does so well in the competition every year is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778