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WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … rates. The goal is to have students who typically struggle in these courses more prepared to complete them and … changes in the way they facilitate teaching and learning. What are gateways? Gateway courses are high-risk and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877

WMU Theatre students bring medieval-inspired production to Switzerland for international debut

Theatre

… Michigan University Theatre will travel to Switzerland this month, marking an extraordinary opportunity for students … medieval scholar Wally M. Cornell, The Book of Silence is an inventive, moving reimagining of the 700-year-old … taking an 800-year-old story seriously and figuring out what it means for us today,” says Durham, who also directs …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/07/bookofsilence-switzerland

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the campus community. KALAMAZOO, … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food … to graduation, while building a strong community." What food items to donate Only nonperishable food items in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation Submitted by Sara Dillon on Students in … to increase student and community involvement; that’s what’s really nice,” says Erika Hartley , director of the … a lot to see that other people across the state also value what we can offer with this project, both academically for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

WMU gearing up to celebrate 90 years of homecoming

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Homecoming week is Oct. 7-13. KALAMAZOO—With two of the University's most … Sunday, Oct. 11-13 , to coincide with homecoming's biggest events. The 2013 Homecoming theme is "Fight On For Western," which is the first few words of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9973

LZ Granderson to throw out first pitch for WMU Night at Comerica Park

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… Michigan University alumnus LZ Granderson , journalist and commentator for ABC News and ESPN, will throw out … of storytelling," Granderson said in a 2014 interview. "What I did in college, I'm happy to say, is what I'm doing in my adult life." Hear Granderson's story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40707

Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories

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… How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … WMU Alerts and Advisory Notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general comments about the … research awards and sexual assault. Where to go for what More information about WMU Alerts and Advisory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… may be renewable for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers … centers at colleges across the country. The grant, which is through the transportation department's Research and Innovative Technology Administration, or RITA, is for year one with the possibility of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Students Rock the Vote with registration campaign

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… Students Rock the Vote with registration campaign Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Flagpoles and in front of the Bernhard Center. Voter registration and information are the main attractions at the … food, music and entertainment. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. —Voter registration at the Campus Flagpoles, including a mobile …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1581

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… a week. The Western Michigan University graduate student is an advocate for homeless individuals, helping connect … services. "He is authentically compassionate. He feels what people feel." It wasn't that long ago that he was in … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553