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Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is celebrating two individuals whose work has advanced the … Francisco are committed to the work of making people from faraway places feel at home in Kalamazoo and on Western’s … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco

‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… ‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services Submitted by … for academic affairs, says. “Her community-focused expertise, innovative leadership skills and experience in building … evident in the people I’ve had the pleasure to work with so far. As a public health professional and academic, my goal …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean

University Theatre announces 2013-14 season

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… jobs on the line, they stop at nothing to seal the deal. Noises Off Oct. 10-20 This farcical comedy features a zealous director and his … Performance program for a cabaret evening of New York show tunes with a special Broadway guest star. Seven Jan. 23 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6327

Impacting students a world away

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… a world away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, … many opportunities as I do." She kept that spirit of giving going at WMU through the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority as well … sustainability is one of the reasons I chose WMU. I enjoyed how many trees we have on campus and the preserves like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on Daniel Gayden Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for … of Chicago to a public research university in Kalamazoo, however, wasn't the easiest transition.  "My sophomore year … and figuring out what that means. "I had the experience of going to New Orleans about a week before everything shut …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

Six Western instructors awarded grants to adopt open educational resources

University Libraries

… Six Western instructors awarded grants to adopt open educational resources … resources that are free to access, use, adapt and redistribute. Western students in courses funded by the OER … Western students and learners worldwide. The Libraries published the first grant-funded open textbooks in April 2024. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/six-oer-grants

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often Submitted by Erin … immune. "When something big happens in our country, they're going to hear about it. There's no way we can protect them … children often learn about racism and injustice early. “How do you talk to your 3- or 4-year-old child and explain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by Chris … having to address the teacher shortage in Michigan and how the college is supporting new students. Funded by the … who are taking these classes, while working, are going to be successful in getting a degree." "This is no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

WMU honors veterans with November events

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… Veterans 5K race. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is recognizing the contributions of area veterans with a … drinks for veterans and their families. The event from 2 to 4 p.m. will be at the ROTC Battalion on East Campus near … Raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $10 with proceeds going to the WMU United Way campaign. Veterans also will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10964

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship Submitted by Stacey Anderson … supply chain management student from Lake Orion, Michigan, is among six students from across the country to receive a … build confidence, improve my communication skills and learn how to solve problems in real time. In the classroom, case …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman