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Human resource management student wins competitive scholarship

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… Business, recently won a competitive Junior Achievement $2,500 scholarship from the Society of Human Resource Management. The merit-based … intended to help students realize that the education they are getting today will help them have a bright future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56433

Kalamazoo Literacy Council, WMU celebrate 10th annual literacy symposium

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… symposium Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), in collaboration with … on Friday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the College of Health and Human Services. This event is free and open to … volunteer tutors, students and community members who are passionate about advancing literacy for all. Attendees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73301

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

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… Kinoshita KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Medieval scholars from around the world will meet virtually from Monday through Saturday, May 10 to 15 , for the 56th celebration of the Western Michigan … Mediterranean and the study of past pandemics. The sessions are in a variety of formats, many taking the form of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… stroke recovery Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The smile on Dr. Lori Gray’s face could light up the entire … it’s very surreal in the most powerful way as I witness what has happened,” she says. “The emotional recovery helps … the day before. “My vision is to transform stroke recovery care and offer this program to patients who are drawn to it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… be closed Monday, May 26, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day . There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Many offices, including Admissions , Bronco Express , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16117

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… When things don't go well, Thomas VanHowe is a testimony to the song lyrics "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and … "I got to fly an airplane I never thought I would in my career.  I learned a ton.  The DC-9 is an amazing machine.  … questions about which path to choose.  I want to pass on what I've done well and what I wish I had done differently.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… If you see a job that interests you, apply—you never know what might happen. — Anthony Smith Meet Anthony Smith , one of the dedicated Help Desk Specialists at Western Michigan … students. With deep family ties to WMU (his grandmother, parents, and even great-grandfather were Broncos), choosing …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… on Dr. Benjamin Koestler , an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan … responsible for dysentery. The three-year award totals $533,000, including $375,000 in direct research costs.   Dr. … while building practical skills they can carry into future careers.”   Koestler and a group of students who work in the

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

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… French fort in Niles, Mich. KALAMAZOO--Want a sample of what it's like to take part in groundbreaking archaeological research without getting any dirt under the nails? Western Michigan University's Fort St. Joseph … must have access to a webcam, the Internet and a projection area where the lecture may be viewed. The virtual lectures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship … Dan Praise built a 3D printer for Moetion Technologies at the beginning of his internship. GRAND RAPIDS, … , company owner and CEO. “The customer was thrilled with what we produced. They actually showed it off at a trade …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies