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Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… While I waited for the doctor’s phone call with my breast cancer biopsy results, I numbly took in the scene of my … was surrounded by loved ones, bracing for the news. Unfortunately, our past experiences had us prepared for not good news: Lang’s Aunt Francie had lost her life to breast cancer and Cory was a two-year survivor.    I received the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Retirements, resignations and sabbaticals approved KALAMAZOO—The retirements of 11 faculty … , professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering, 24 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Dr. Margaret M. Merrion , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806

Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans

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… Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans Submitted by Deanne Puca on Graphic courtesy of WMU Intercollegiate Athletics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … Broncos remain undefeated after 45-31 win over EMU | Oct. 24, 2016 Football Broncos move up to No. 20 in AP Poll | …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36963

WMU to break ground for Legacy Collections building

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… fundraising, Western Michigan University will break ground at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 19, for a facility that will … be built with private funding that includes several significant gifts. When finished, it will house more than 28,000 … with 1,250 linear feet of shelving, tables and seating for 24. The reading room will have the capacity to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/990

WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids

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… by Deanne Puca on Workshops begin June 17. KALAMAZOO—Registration is under way for summer sessions at Western Michigan … enrollment fee is $150. Applications are due by Friday, May 24. Workshops for teachers Invitational Summer Institute … back to local classrooms and schools to provide additional training, Holocaust education or programming. Invitational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5567

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to … about behavioral management twice a week for up to two hours. As well as implementing what they’re learning from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518

WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News

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… WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News Submitted by Anonymous … verified) on WMU's Fountain Plaza KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the 24th consecutive year, Western Michigan University appears on U.S. News & World Report's list of "best national universities" and continues to move up in the group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18468

WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 20 . The event also marked the … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Deanne Puca September 24, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

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… launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, … innovative partnership between the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors ( WMU-AAUP ) and … When we unite behind our mission, we multiply the impact we can have on our students and community.” The scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging … quantified the role of dust from the Saharan Desert on hurricane rainfall in the Atlantic Basin. "Integrating historical … & Society Cohort . As part of this group, he received training to leverage media and other public channels as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu