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Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars Submitted by Erin Flynn on … of  Distinguished Faculty Scholars pushes the bounds of scientific innovation. Drs. Lisa Baker ,  Kristina Lemmer … and academic work. The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

WMU Choirs present 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'

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… of 2013 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 , in the First Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The … represents choral music’s power to inspire and communicate different aspects of human experience—sorrow, healing, … Benjamin Britten, Maurice Duruflé, Moses Hogan, Orlando di Lasso, Robert Pearsall, Joan Szymko and Kinely Lang. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4504

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into the building about 400 yards from his office.   His team of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jerrold Jackson , a distinguished speech-language practitioner, CEO, and … The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research hubs. Grenoble is home to several of Europe’s most significant scientific facilities, including the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

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… Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory Submitted by … Learning Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , … changed my career trajectory, because I’m exploring my scientific research and science concepts in art in a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

WMU alumna Jacqueline Kelly brings mental performance coaching to Boston Legacy FC

College of Education and Human Development

… roadblocks and give you the skills that you need? ” Finding her path at Western Before attending Western, Kelly … Kalamazoo Valley Community College to be a youth pastor and was part of the basketball team. During her second year, … new professional direction. At the time, personal training was still developing as an industry and women faced …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/jacqueline-kelly-boston-legacy-mental-performance-coach

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or … to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series

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… Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic … by Anonymous (not verified) on Forché KALAMAZOO—An award-winning Maryland poet will read from her works later … Michigan University as part of the fall 2013 Frostic Reading Series. Carolyn Forché will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9482

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… are positioning themselves to make a meaningful difference in the workforce and society. In fact, 93% of … students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441