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WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… educational opportunities for thousands of children and their families. Drs. Patricia Reeves and Jianping Shen were awarded the grant through the U.S. Department … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Update: Prescribed burns could be set at two Asylum Lake sites Monday, April 22

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… on Asylum Lake Preserve KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fire will again be used in Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake Preserve as part of ongoing efforts to actively manage the nature preserve for research, education, passive … preserves manager, says wind speed, relative humidity and many other conditions must be right for a burn to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52957

Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind

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… Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in … Housing and Residence Life team has worked hard to make the  move-in experience as organized and seamless as … Kalamazoo.  Construction on the railroad tracks across Howard Street at Stadium Drive is expected to wrap up  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/fall-move-kalamazoo-construction-updates-2024

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery Submitted by Erin Flynn on … D.C.—Enslaved by a family member who trafficked her from the West African country of Togo to the United States as a … courage, strength and skill. What sets her apart, however, is her incomparable compassion and kindness," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved … and promotions of 33 faculty members at its June 3 meeting, effective with the beginning of the 2015-16 academic … Department of English. Dr. Mustafa Mughazy , Department of World Languages and Literatures. Dr. Debasri Mukherjee , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24551

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

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… Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community … McCann on Sponsored by WMU’s Office for Sustainability, the annual event celebrates the University's commitment to … the OFFICE FOR SUSTAINABILITY Located on the corner of Howard and West Michigan Ave at 2529 W. Michigan Ave., the

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181

Prism Quartet to perform free recital and with Symphonic Band

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Prism Quartet KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Prism Quartet, a world-renowned saxophone group, will perform a recital at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall and then join the Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42940

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supportive. Innovative. … to reflect the additional responsibilities of the role. Many nominators point out Rose's positivity despite the … and often tedious nature of her job. "I'm not sure how she manages to be excellent and on-point 24/7, but she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office

College of Health and Human Services

… of new diversity office Submitted by Joel Krauss on In January, the College of Health and Human Services officially … We talk about our students being on the frontlines of many things these days. They are definitely on the frontline …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62686

Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three executives from business and higher education have received the highest honor Western Michigan University can confer on … University of Barcelona. Martin has visited WMU's campus on many occasions as a guest artist, providing workshops, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18417