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Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year

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… that efforts to achieve them have begun across the campus. Work will continue through the end of the fiscal year on the … Transition work begun Efforts also are underway to plan how the University will transition from its inaugural, … updated five-year plan. A key part of that work will be to do a targeted analysis of WMU's strategic plan management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22574

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… plans to continue juvenile, social justice, and equity work at the University.  Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee  joined … and studies.  “There are a lot of different gems that we do here in the institute that a lot of people do not know … “I want to amplify that and let people know what we do, and how we can support them within the local Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… the nation to be awarded a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. KALAMAZOO. Mich.—A Western … in the nation to receive a distinguished award for her work that may lead to a better understanding of how to repair traumatic brain injuries or progressive memory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Networks, or WRAVEN.   “We run hands-on projects, threat … looks like a ‘traditional nonprofit,’ but everything we do is aimed at improving cybersecurity for the community and … interests with people at WMU.   “Another thing I love is how passionate others are in the club,” says Bayer. “We love …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… Education. The project, now called HIL 2.0, will continue work focusing on two major outcomes—developing a strong pool … and development practices.  Each school will decide how to use the HIL Principles, Practices, and Process to … district strategic and continuous improvement plans.  We do this by helping school teams (principals, teachers, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… Burris says.  “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow trustees, President Kavalhuna and the … spent more than 11 years as an aerospace engineer with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing.  A licensed pilot since 1985, Burris …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

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… to traditional fairs, WMU is also offering a unique networking opportunity on Tuesday, Oct. 7 , allowing … Career Fair Tours Sept. 18 - Oct. 9, students can discover how to navigate a career fair with the help of experts. Drop … 6 p.m. in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall, students can what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve their career …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

Third Light Center research grant awarded to two business professors

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the 21st century in times of accelerated globalization, and how that will impact worldwide dynamics now and into the … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/03/light-center-research-grant-business

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the 50th anniversary of Murakami’s death and recognized how the scholarship established in her name has aided many … of the service honoring her sister, Yamamoto presented a donation to the family of Rodger Swan, a WMU alumnus and … as a faculty position in Premodern Japanese Culture and two workshops each year. More about WMU’s Japanese exchange …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… driving strategy development in Kalamazoo. Students in Dr. Doug Lepisto 's spring 2024 leadership and business strategy … in partnership with peers from Kalamazoo College, are working with the Monroe-Brown Foundation to help retain … did they say the central challenge facing the state is? How to get more young people to want to be here and stay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403