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Renowned Evaluation Center at WMU receives $4.9 million NSF grant

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… Center has received a five-year, $4.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to extend and expand … program. The University's renowned Evaluation Center is tapped by nonprofit organizations, state and federal … project leaders about evaluation—why evaluation is needed, how to find and work with an external evaluator, and what to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51701

Student Rights and Responsibilities’ restorative justice program receives permanent funding

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… has resulted in greater student engagement, lower recidivism and put a greater emphasis on holistic student growth … implementation. This included updating the division name from Student Conduct to Student Rights and Responsibilities … the residence halls.    “There is a lot of existing data showing that these methods have proven to be very effective …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/news/2024/10/restorative-justice-program

Celebrating 20 years of MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on MeLCat , Michigan’s eLibrary catalog, is celebrating its 20th anniversary year. Growing from a network of 12 libraries to over 435 participating libraries is a significant achievement and provides a vital resource …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/03/melcat-20-years

Three students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… Drummond received a $4,500 Gilman Scholarship. Drummond is a junior majoring in global and international studies: … local transportation, insurance, and international airfare. It offers grants to students from across the United … michelle.metro-roland@wmich.edu. For more information about how the Gilman International Scholarship can be a bridge to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44322

Spring Convocation highlights sustainability, education research

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The shoreline of West Michigan is known for its beauty, but the diverse species that call … unique creatures that call the area home and figuring out how they are connected to each other. Schriever says … education, the symposium speakers will span the space from K-12 to higher education." Convocation will also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52560

Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity

College of Health and Human Services

… care and increasing diversity in health care professions is expanding. Building on the success of its inaugural year … introducing dozens of West Michigan high school students from underrepresented and minority populations to a variety … exactly where these high school students are. We want to show them that there are programs in college that can lead to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66994

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

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… new life into after decades of dead ends. Patrick Gilham is currently awaiting trial, charged with murdering Roxanne … 2021. The Cold Case Program was featured on NBC's "Today Show" in April 2022. "I would call it highly successful in … already," says Christensen. "To try and do what was done from an organizational standpoint that we were able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430

Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

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… Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity … of being and perception of the world. She has shown those works in Mexico as well as abroad. In addition, … a Tierney Foundation Fellowship for photography and a grant from the National Foundation for Culture and Art for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

IT Forum to explore communication in business

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… at Western Michigan University. Business professionals from across the region are invited to gather from 7:15 a.m. … sessions and a speed-networking session will address this year's theme, "Information to Communication." The forum's … of the way technology has impacted communication and how communication can enhance business and academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2455

WMU lacrosse team goes viral with rock, paper, scissors video

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… WMU lacrosse team goes viral with rock, paper, scissors video Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's lacrosse team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you settle a lacrosse game canceled by lightning? … media interest, with the University receiving calls from ESPN and other sports news organizations. To watch the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35427