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College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … which was held in the WMU Student Center.     The 2025 group of Alumni Achievement Award winners Below are brief … Magazine. Her first nonfiction book, The Grief Artist, is set to release next year.       School of Environment, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

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… I just really liked how flexible Western's math program was," says Davé. "Of course you have to get your credit hours, but it gives me flexibility in the classes I want to choose." Davé plays both flute and tuba. (Courtesy: … because most of my family right now thinks I'm going to end up working in the sports industry doing math. That would be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400

Traditional music of Nova Scotia featured in upcoming concert

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… Traditional music of Nova Scotia featured in upcoming concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … himself folk fiddle tunes by ear as a young child growing up in Maryland. He learned conventional classical violin … three groundbreaking CDs in this genre with his group Puirt A Baroque. Immersing himself in Cape Breton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4141

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

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… are a lot of people back on the ground working to keep them up there. Dezmond Stover is excited to be among them, … in part, because his initial interest in becoming a pilot was grounded when he discovered he suffers from motion … people are afraid of change, but the aviation industry is always changing. At Western I learned to adapt and also go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… programs that can positively change health behaviors. "I always like diving into new technology, trying new things out, testing the waters, and this was an opportunity for us to have a little … domestic violence; and the power of the food industry. Next up is a sort of behavior change program boot camp: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was launched in 2008. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized … as Western's resident Lorax, Darrell Junkins , grounds supervisor, spoke for the three trees, which he deemed guests … nice habitat for things such as butterflies, songbirds and water birds," says Junkins. "This is the 17th year we have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… asking students to share their attitudes, behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. Now the University is … inception at Western, the 19-member JED Campus team, made up of representatives from across campus, has worked to … student mental health and wellness through Mental Health Awareness Week in fall 2020 and the Mental Health Summit for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students

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… for Apple and Android devices—gives families an innovative way to experience campus on their own terms. "Providing a … and restrictions can change. Plus, not every family will want a traditional visit structure at this time," says … and interest, Western's seen an influx of applications—up 8%. The Early Action deadline for first-year, domestic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

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… for joining the discussions. The first 10 people to sign up for each book club receive a free copy of the book mail … wisdom of decentralizing politics, arguing that the way to restore confidence in democracies is to strengthen … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… of students accepted into the program. For Nichols, the upcoming semester in Budapest represents an exciting chapter … over 60 credit hours by the time he got to Western.  “This was hard to balance, but I’ve always loved pushing myself,” … and offers advice to other aspiring students:  “Keep setting big goals, but when those goals aren’t realized, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659