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South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats
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… South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats Submitted by Erin Flynn … from Nigeria, begin to unpack and clean their new apartment. "I really love how modern yet conducive for living the … Arcadia Flats turned out beautifully." "Western's vision was captivating when it first released what the apartments …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814
Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders
College of Arts and Sciences
… educations while empowering future leaders Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on In an effort to enhance accessibility and … at enhancing student learning and creating new academic pathways, open doors for students to earn college credit at … students starting in ninth grade. Combined, there are nearly 250 students enrolled in these dual-enrollment …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dualenrollment
Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary
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… at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 15 . She was 82. Grotzinger, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1964 and retired in 2015 after nearly 51 years of service to the University. During her long career, she held …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365
WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic
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… The $1.35 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support the Michigan Youth … Dr. Ron Cisler , dean of WMU's College of Health and Human Services , who calls this a critical time to address the opioid epidemic in Michigan. "Our students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593
Former administrator visiting campus for book signing
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… Former administrator visiting campus for book signing Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walt Disney signs autographs for children during a visit to … the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in 1964. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walt Disney's travels, including the animation pioneer's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43477
Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award
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… religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Brian Wilson KALAMAZOO, … known researcher whose work changed the study of the American Midwest and spirituality movements will be honored … Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904
Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology
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… Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology … structure. The four-month project was completed over the summer to reduce the impact on students. The 65,000-square-foot … Library users were encouraged to use interlibrary loan services to borrow items that were unavailable due to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54887
Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns
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… rending of the new West Michigan Avenue pedestrian mall and water feature. KALAMAZOO--Construction around the new … McCracken Hall and the new Sangren. When completed by the time fall classes start, the area will be a broad green space … West Campus. West Michigan was made into a dead end near the administration building for safety reasons in 1973. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/183
WMU student one of six in state awarded prestigious foundation scholarship
College of Health and Human Services
… WMU student one of six in state awarded prestigious foundation scholarship Submitted by Joel … in the state to be awarded a prestigious scholarship. Melissa Scheid , a second-year physician assistant student … and who actively participate in various community service projects. About the academy The Michigan Academy of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29371
Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary
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… on Lester Baird Lester "Frank, Hot Rod" Baird , a former pipefitter in the maintenance services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 20 . He was 66. Baird joined the WMU staff in 1987 and retired …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492