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WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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… with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … Heterodox Academy (HxA), a national organization committed to promoting viewpoint diversity, open inquiry and … it.” The conference was held June 23 in Brooklyn, New York, where  Jeff Breneman , WMU’s vice president for government …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you're a heating and cooling contractor, it's important to get all your ducts in a row. The … "I grew up in a small family heating and cooling business where I was a part-time helper, installing and sealing sheet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Community partnership part of WMUK fundraiser

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Community partnership part of WMUK fundraiser Submitted by … and trigger gifts from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to Fair Food Matters, a community organization dedicated tocommunity. Pre-drive, mail-in contributions to WMUK and online giving at wmuk.org will play a significant role in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14890

Day focuses on research resources for faculty

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… during the annual Research and Dessert event from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov.  22 , in the Fetzer Center. The event … The deadline to register is Friday, Nov.  15 . Register online . Research and Dessert gives faculty members a chance … WMU Using the Proposal Approval System: Exactly What am I Committing To? Using Research and Ethics Instruction to

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11276

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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… Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce Submitted by … which provides stipends to social work students who commit to working in public, private or tribal welfare in … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Dr. Stephen Covell, Mary Meader Associate Professor of Comparative Religion, chair of the Department of Comparative … advanced students a short-term, for-credit opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Japanese religious and … Covell lived in the only apartment building in town, where he would occasionally find rice and vegetables left on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree in public health. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations … track." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn May 17, 2021 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… verified) on Qi enjoys visiting Lake Michigan beaches close to Kalamazoo. By Jerry Malec Qi with WMU President John … in China for study abroad programs. She then did more online research to learn more about WMU, Kalamazoo, and … sure I had a blank stare on my face sometimes when I first communicated with people.” She quickly got on the fast track …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Speaker Series, featuring speakers from across the country to inform WMU about various subjects relating to topics … valuable information for students, faculty, staff and the community.   Open to the public, the speaker series is … .    For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News  online.   Contact: Liz VandenHeede January 16, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

College financial aid options explained at free event

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… Mich.—College-bound students and their families are invited to come to Western Michigan University Sunday, Feb. 14 , for … organizations: EduGuide, which leads the effort, and USA Funds, which is the primary sponsor. Visit  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30202