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Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… Francisco and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making … difference in the campus community. The four staff members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of … adding “As a supervisor, he annually checks in to see what his employees enjoy most about the job and make time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies … more than 2,000 medieval scholars from around the world are expected to attend.  "For the 60th Congress, the … took place Thursday, May 8, through Saturday, May 10, 2025. A selection of recorded virtual and hybrid sessions will …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

Early registration extended for livable communities conference

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… registration has been extended through Friday, June 1 , for the fifth annual Summer Conference on Livable Communities at … and people with disabilities, public transportation and shared use mobility, pedestrian and bicycle transportation, … and $100 for all other attendees before June 1 and $45 for students and $150 for attendees after June 1. Seating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46274

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… Submitted by John Sweeney on Business students had the opportunity to explore businesses and meet a variety of … record high eight Western Michigan University students are participating in study abroad programs after receiving … the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships up to $5,000 to support students of limited financial means to …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students have plenty to contend with these days. From studying and preparing for exams, to … new organization is working to make sure basic necessities aren’t on that list of worries for Western Michigan … received enough donations that it hasn’t yet had to limit what students can take with them. [caption align="right"] …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

Local gourmet chocolatier to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Laham KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The co-owner of a family-owned gourmet chocolate shop will … by Grimaldi will speak at  8 a.m. Friday, March 18,  in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30457

Students claim second place in HR Games competition

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business competed in the HR Games, an annual competition sponsored by the … format. The competition is intended to help students prepare for the human resources profession, engage with local … for the SHRM-CP exam, entering the HR profession and using what we’ve learned to better the organizations we join in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56119

Accountancy student receives $10,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… write, speak or understand English. "I am honored to be the recipient of the 2015 PCAOB Scholarship," says Quang. "Being the first … in which a few dozen students from across the country are recognized. "I am delighted that Rainie was selected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24655

A new hub for belonging and connection

W Magazine

… hub for belonging and connection Submitted by Erin Flynn on The WMU Student Center—a project decades in the making—is a … the dedication ceremony for the WMU Student Center. There are a number of places for students to relax inside the … on other campuses so they could start thinking about what they might like at Western. She also began searching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73398

WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree

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… in South Africa, Western Michigan University became one of the first universities in the United States to award an honorary degree to the human rights icon. … was awarded to Mandela in absentia during the June 25 commencement ceremonies. The degree was awarded "in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944