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Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance
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… of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon , Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and Nottawaseppi Huron bands of Potawatomi Indians . "Current and … Morseau says. "It's really my hope that we get some great service-learning projects and we can see immediate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence
College of Arts and Sciences
… milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … and archiving natural rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU … be available, enriching the department’s impact and service to the field. Dr. Tom Straw, the second …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th
When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital
Haworth College of Business
… individual to acquire a business through the fund, has always known that opportunity is what WMU Haworth is all about. When he walked through Western Michigan University’s Schneider Hall … into understanding culture, strategy and goal-setting.” After graduating with a bachelor's degree in business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373
Professor emeritus and photography department pioneer establishes endowment
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… to impact photography students at WMU in significant ways. With a gift of $150,000, Carney has established an … School of Art’s photography program. This gift comes after over a decade of annual $7,500 contributions, which … the years. The endowment will allow these annual Carney Award scholarships to continue benefitting photography …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38388
Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15
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… are in the running for WMU's 2015 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … are recipients of the 2014-15 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they … Systems. Julie Carr , Career and Student Employment Services. Jonathan Dennis , College of Aviation. Luacia …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978
Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location
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… Division at Lansing Community College, where she was instrumental in the planning and execution of the … began her doctoral studies at MSU in 2007 and while there, was appointed program coordinator of the College of … flexible, affordable programs and exceptional customer service to students who have chosen WMU as the next step for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490
Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western
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… Month offers us an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that members of this community contribute to making our … more understanding and peaceful with each other—especially after repeated incidents of hate and violence towards people … , senior director of international student and scholar services. "Additionally, we develop global education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333
Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey
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… are set to receive an email invitation from President Edward Montgomery to take an anonymous online survey designed … on campus. The survey also asks students about their awareness of campus resources available to help students when … EAB to first do a campus climate survey in 2016—a year after the campus revised and adopted a new campuswide sexual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45689
'Chicago' at Miller Auditorium for a single performance
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… by Catherine Ashmore) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—" Chicago ," Broadway's record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Western Michigan … dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45424
State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment
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… Program with Michigan State Police will expand its impact after a crucial investment from the state. The program … in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment