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Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage
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… Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage Submitted by … Mich.—With 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn near Heritage Hall Oct. 8 , Western Michigan … set a new Guinness World Record for the most vow renewals in one place at one time. The event also garnered …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777
International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… It is her third time serving in this role. “I’ve always had two hats,” Li says with a laugh. “People at work … Karin Li performs at Spring Gala 2025. Spring Gala 2026 is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, April 12. Tickets can be purchased at … will feature pieces that fuse traditional choreography with cutting‑edge visual effects. From holographic backdrops to …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna
CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College
College of Education and Human Development
… Math Education ’03, MA, Adapted Physical Education ’12) was recently named Associate Provost for Student Development … engage in outreach and collaboration across the campus to set a strategic direction specific to the development, … degree in Organizational Leadership – Higher Education from Grand Canyon University. For those studying to be a teacher …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/alumni-education-olivet-success-story
WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday
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… Mich.−The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to welcome new trustees with a swearing-in ceremony and … month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be taking the oath of office. Judge … board’s officers, a proposal to authorize WMU President Edward Montgomery to confer degrees on the board’s behalf at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450
Western Michigan University students take first at Michigan Collegiate Startup Challenge
Office of the Provost
… the top five at the Michigan Collegiate Startup Challenge. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Students from Western Michigan … final round that features the top 10 teams selected from executive summary submissions statewide. The team includes: … condition, which can lead to disappointing results and wasted fees. Card Axis aims to solve this problem by …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2026/03/first-michigan-collegiate-startup-challenge
Award-winning inventors to kick off entrepreneurship forum
Haworth College of Business
… Award-winning inventors to kick off entrepreneurship forum … garnering grants totaling $25,000. Participant in the Grand Challenges in Global Health event hosted by the Gates … Forum Speakers Oct. 14 : Lucy Dilley, Can-Do Kitchen Nov. 11: Benjamin Gott, Boxed Water For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34471
Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Chansheng He was awarded his third Fulbright Specialist Program award in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71392
NPR counterterrorism correspondent to speak Feb. 4
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids to present a timely talk on international … Temple-Raston is a Belgian-born American journalist and award-winning author, well known for her 2001 book, “A Death … They will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. over eight consecutive Mondays from Feb. 4 through March 25. The cost per …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/12/counterterrorism-correspondant-lecture
Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment
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… the country and around the globe," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . About 72% of the general fund budget is … in the face of expenses had an impact on our budget, it was the right move," Montgomery says. Earlier this year, WMU … in state operational funding, or $12.5 million. The cut came toward the end of 2019-20, and though the state …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258
Greenleaf Trust Trading Room brings Wall Street to WMU campus
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… Greenleaf Trust Trading Room brings Wall Street to WMU campus Submitted by Anonymous (not … all students, faculty, staff and visitors to the college. Grand opening celebration The Haworth College of Business … fully educate our students in the wide range of financial assets available for trade and the globalization of securities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19688