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WMU becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Bernard Osher Foundation has selected Western Michigan University to become the newest member of … since 2011, is now the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University . The agreement, effective … foundation to WMU. Once the institute demonstrates success and potential for sustainability, the Osher Foundation will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16136

Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies

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… improve societies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pandora Thomas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An upcoming speaker at Western Michigan University will share her insights about … can lead to better-designed societies. Permaculturalist Pandora Thomas will present her views at 7 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52431

The Vital Role of Therapy Dogs: A Conversation with Dr. Angie Moe

College of Health and Human Services

… Mich.— Olivia Munoz , an enthusiastic intern with the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics … special podcast guest: Dr. Angie Moe , sociology professor and coordinator of the Therapy Dog Clinic in the WMU Unified … role therapy dogs play in supporting mental health.   The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/munoz

Alumni classnotes, fall 2024

W Magazine

… Alumni classnotes, fall 2024 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western Michigan University recognizes alumni achievements and announcements submitted during fall 2024. Drew … , PhD ‘00, and Kathryn Norton Coffey, MA ‘01, both of Spring Lake, Michigan, self-published their book “Designing …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-alumni-classnotes

Future of BTR Park subject of breakfast speaker presentation

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… Cindy Wagner on Aerial photo of WMU's Business Technology and Research Park KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Business Technology and Research … president for community outreach at WMU, will discuss "The Western Michigan University Business Technology and Research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20063

Maryann Haws-Johnson obituary

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… now the Swain Education Library in University Libraries at Western Michigan University, died May 12 in Kalamazoo. She was 76. Haws-Johnson came to WMU in 1980 and retired in 2002 after 22 years of service to the … A three-time WMU alumna, Haws-Johnson earned bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU in 1977 and 1979, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26322

Dr. Shannon McMorrow receives Fulbright Specialist award for global health collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on Dr. Shannon McMorrow KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Shannon McMorrow , … a Fulbright Specialist Program award to support a public and global health initiative at Naresuan University in Thailand. As part of this prestigious award, she will engage in …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/mcmorrow-receives-fulbright-specialist-award

WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… Competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University digital marketing students … field of 193 competing teams, including 60 from colleges and universities outside the United States, was narrowed to … just six finalist teams, with three of the finalists from Western and coached by Dr. Scott Cowley , associate …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… to succeed, but to give them opportunities to apply it hands-on. One professor leading experiential learning … clients. In this class, students work in teams to develop and pitch public relations campaigns for a real client … ‘I took this class, check mark.’ I want this to be like a springboard. They create the social media plan, but because …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

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… on the world after graduating with a double major in acting and creative writing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A mythical hero, a … Boursiquot Wade has played them all during his time at Western Michigan University. It's an impressive range for a … to campus. Now preparing to graduate magna cum laude in Western's fall 2024 commencement ceremony with a double …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot