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New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on The Student Organization Center is positioned at the front of the new WMU Student Center, … Student Engagement . "A lot of different organizations are going to be in (the Student Organization Center), so people … give us more visibility, but as student media, we can now showcase everything that everyone else is doing." "I think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'

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… Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables' Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's  Miller Auditorium announced its 2019-20 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series lineup including "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," "Les …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52449

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers Submitted by … for joy. The player who threw the ball claps. None of them, however, saw any of the action on the court. WMU student … totally shocked to find that every year these athletes jump farther, throw farther and, most importantly, their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman is … talked about often enough. So when people come to see our show, maybe not knowing that I have cerebral palsy, and the … in multiple theatre productions. Her favorite experience so far, however, has been her lead role as Puck in "A Midsummer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… University’s Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Guest Lecture Series. All events … to 5 p.m. in Sangren Hall, Room 3510.  Wallis will explore how four diverse, marginalized Chinese groups: young …

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

WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability

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… WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability Submitted … is embracing a new nationwide program aimed at expanding how higher education views sustainability and transforming … system to better document the breadth of activity that is going on to build a campus culture of sustainability. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on journey home Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Deniss Efesper Nkya came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright … higher education options were limited. The United States, however, was a much wealthier nation. There were countless … wanted to study abroad,” he says. “I didn’t know if it was going to be in the U.S., but I was determined it was going

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award

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… Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … titles from around the world. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary … each year. This was the 19th year for the annual contest. How it came about Wilson didn't start off writing a book …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26352

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the prestigious federal study abroad scholarship.   Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 to undergraduate students who receive federal Pell … in local markets, visiting a floating market and observing how different communities earn a living. Thai culture is

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