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Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor
News
… a professor of religion and society in the Department of Comparative Religion for 54 years. "His life's work has been trying to bring people together and talk through their problems; to … living together." "What we want to do is come to a level where people can quietly and rationally talk about these …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636
Join in the festivities for the annual Sustainability Celebration
News
… by Brianna McCann on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Live music, a bike tour and an opportunity to provide input into sustainability … the City of Kalamazoo, the annual event celebrates WMU's commitment to sustainability by highlighting campus and … & 76 . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55180
Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools
College of Education and Human Development
… John Roberts , the court is making and is forecasted to make decisions that will severely impact public schools. … schools serve as vibrant microcosms of our diverse society, where students from various backgrounds and perspectives … of a conducive learning environment already presents a complex challenge for school administrators. He predicts the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840
Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… largest flower Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Story by Julia Valentine Dr. Todd Barkman, a WMU professor of … in Austin, when he conducted research in northern Borneo, where orchids grow in the wild. While in Borneo, he learned … rate isn’t slowing down, so who knows how big they will become." Barkman continues to research what causes Raffelesia …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower
Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership summit
College of Education and Human Development
… Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership … Hills and David Szabla , over 20 students from the fully online program travelled to campus to engage face-to-face … bring students together with this summit to build a strong community and collaborate on research that advances the …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/organizational-change-leadership-summit-doctoral-students
Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy
College of Arts and Sciences
… The Dr. Jack Michael Endowment Fund serves as a tribute to Michael’s influential legacy in the field of behavior … mentors.” The scholarship was launched with the help of a committee consisting of Dr. Vincent Carbone , chief … University of Houston, Arizona State University and WMU, where he taught generations of leaders in the field of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38221
Senior engineers showcase inventions at 56th design conference
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… Anonymous (not verified) on The conference is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University … the projects Seniors will present the projects they have completed to solve problems facing business and industry. … sponsored by over 30 southwest Michigan companies listed online in the Senior Engineering Design Conference brochure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23158
WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition
Haworth College of Business
… WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Craig Ferry, junior … worked with Michael Chewning from the University of Dayton; Charmine Foo Zhi Min from Singapore Management … Ferry’s team focused on social media as the place where they could have the most impact with their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66824
Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni
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… single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think graduating from college in general, to … from Western Michigan University. "Walking in the line (at commencement), I was in disbelief that I had made it … staff with has never gone unanswered, and even in times where they personally couldn't be of assistance, they have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691
WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day
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… University from as far as Australia and from 46 states came together on WMU's third Giving Day to raise $1,555,471. The … the lives of our students so they can transform the communities where they live, all around the globe." The one-day giving …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908