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Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University for more than academics. It was about finding a place that would support her through … and encouraged to belong,” she says.  “Choosing WMU was choosing a community that values people first, a place … for students studying accounting, finance, and information systems, Trivedi participated in professional site visits …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

Town hall meeting, letters to homes key parts of compensation rollout

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… member of Western Michigan University's Staff Compensation System will highlight the rollout next week of the results … Van Der Kley , vice president for business and finance, and Warren Hills , associate vice president for human resources, … Each meeting will last for approximately 90 minutes. Watch the town hall meetings online Both town hall meetings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23700

Gov. Snyder names new trustee to WMU Board

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… a 26-year career with that organization. In that role, he was commanding officer of the Uniform Services Division, … of the Michigan State Public Safety Communications System—an 800MHz radio system for emergency communications. Bolger attended WMU as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16631

Dennis Boyle obituary

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… Western Michigan University registrar, died Sept. 11 . He was 87. Boyle joined the Registrar's Office in 1965 and … telephone registration, an Integrated Student Information System and other advancements that improved registration and … records management. Boyle received a Distinguished Service Award from WMU in 1986. In announcing the award, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49710

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … that are underrepresented how to be successful in the system as it is," says Kowalske. "My perspective is that we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… and how social workers contribute to community-centered systems. Honor Credit Union: A Model of Community Investment … Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Tonya Durlach named director of electronic communication

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… University to implementing WMU's new Web content management system. A 2003 public relations graduate of WMU, Durlach … Her appointment to director of electronic communication was effective April 16. Electronic communication is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/583

WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting

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… consider an increase in the Student Assessment Fee that was approved by students in a March campuswide referendum. … the Department of Public Safety's new dispatch console system into the Michigan Public Safety System, allowing seamless communication with other public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24492

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… support young people who have aged out of the foster care system and help them succeed in college, hit a milestone … the Miller Auditorium stage to receive her degree, she was one of more than 1,700 students recognized during three … that day. Students' names are announced as they step forward to accept the diploma they've earned from WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… emergencies to protect infrastructures Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "My research interests evolved from the unsolved … threats in infrastructures such as city transportation systems or electricity service distribution systems are … devices or a lot of computing power.” Clearing the way in Nashville Many people dread driving through a city. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805