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Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… an expanded view of indigeneity to the community through my work, through my music, through programming and … of musicians. He says musical talent is “in his DNA.”  “I do music out of an act of survival,” says Waln. “I started … the songs and the stories are the same,” says Waln. “Just how I deliver them changes.”  Waln draws motivation to aid …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

News

… driving strategy development in Kalamazoo. Students in Dr. Doug Lepisto 's spring 2024 leadership and business strategy … in partnership with peers from Kalamazoo College, are working with the Monroe-Brown Foundation to help retain … did they say the central challenge facing the state is? How to get more young people to want to be here and stay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

Scholarship and storytelling: WMU professor's acclaimed historical-fiction imagines the life of Shakespeare's daughter

W Magazine

… the English Civil War. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Things won are done, joy’s soul lies in the doing,” says Cressida in Act I, scene 2 of William … story of Shakespeare’s daughter, Judith, now in her 60s and working as a midwife- apothecary. After being suspected of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/print-author-grace-tiffany-historical-fiction-imagines-life-shakespeares

What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy?

College of Arts and Sciences

… years ago, when Strong and her son started watching the show together. Although it was her son who first wanted the … and Anise Strong “He urged me to audition, and I agreed to do it on the condition that if I happened to get on, he … 2024, Strong got a call inviting her to appear on the show. In a heartbeat, she accepted, and the cramming began. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-jeopardy

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… from California State University, Monterey Bay, where he worked for nearly a decade. There, he led the International … and Scholar Services team forward.”   Childs earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Fresno State … look forward to meeting our diverse community and learning how our office can best assist them during their time here.” …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

News

… Dillon , assistant director for student media. "They have done an amazing job in spite of the pandemic and having to do most of their work away from the actual studios. Student media is strong … work has been nominated for the IBS awards. Navigating how to run a radio station remotely has been no easy feat," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

…   WMU Study Abroad will host a Gilman Scholarship Workshop on September 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in … in local markets, visiting a floating market and observing how different communities earn a living. Thai culture is … riversides, little streets and the way the city slows you down in the best way."   Other students who were awarded the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… has given her valuable insight into what students need and how to be their advocate. She says, “I have a B.B.A. in finance, but during my time as an undergrad I didn’t do all the things that add up to student success, like … make sure they know I’m always there for them.” As far as how to handle the difficult issue of fitting the right …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Three WMU food marketing students awarded scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… but also affirms the effort they have put into their coursework and pursuing their professional goals.  GMR scholarship … these students. “I’m so proud of these three students and how they represent our food marketing program at WMU. They … as a brand management intern and currently works at WK Kellogg Co as a wholesale account analyst. She will be joining …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/gmr-scholarships2025-knoll-raches-wallace

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014

News

… and talents, making the University an even finer place to work and study. The 25 candidates are recipients of 2013-14 … financial aid and scholarships. Joanne Beverage, English. Don Beyer, intercollegiate athletics. Deanna Bowling, … additional information should include specific examples of how the candidate has demonstrated dedication to outstanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615