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WMU's Beltline students moving downtown during building renovation
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rendering of the WMU Graduate Center-Beltline computer lounge GRAND … RAPIDS, Mich.—Downtown Grand Rapids will see an influx of Western Michigan University students beginning in January … Carr & Hubber Inc. The WMU population will double at the school's downtown location during the renovation. Classes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20669
Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts
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… melts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fritz Allhoff presenting his workshop session on "Civilian and … adjunct community professor in the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine's Program in Medical Ethics, Humanities … of the Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford Law School. His latest book is titled "Terrorism, Ticking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942
New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability
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… Shed creator, and Brianna McCann, program manager in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift … microwaves and mini fridges to kitchen tables, art and school supplies—free of charge. “Students succeed when we …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed
Longtime WMU prof, administrator honored as coaching educator
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… Longtime WMU prof, administrator honored as coaching educator Submitted by … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A longtime Western Michigan University professor and administrator has been honored by a national … State of Coaching in the USA." Brylinsky is a former high school coach as well as a college athletic director, coach …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40382
Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty
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… are blazing trails and inspiring change in their fields of study. The University celebrates these rising stars in … classroom," says Dr. Sherine Obare , dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in North Carolina. … introducing topographic mapping using drones to middle school students. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743
Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement
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… by Deanne Puca on Concert celebrates the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel KALAMAZOO, … Musicum celebrates its 50th anniversary and the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel with a concert at … She is now graduating from the University of Michigan School of Music with two degrees in harpsichord. Colin Brown …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38946
Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo
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… She will provide her thoughts on advocating for the rights of indigenous people specifically, and working toward racial … session will follow her talk. A suggested donation of $10 per guest is requested. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 , she will join high school students from Michigan, Illinois and Ohio in Sangren …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913
Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU
Cybersecurity
… to stay,” says Bbuku. “I didn’t expect to enjoy the feeling of smaller classrooms and the more intimate structure of Western, but I’ve really fell in love with it.” In part, … Bbuku discovered her passions for cybersecurity as a high school student in Minnesota, where she participated in …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity
Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race
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… as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to episodes of "What COVID Teaches Us," hosted by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society , beginning Tuesday, Oct. 19 . The … of Race and Ethnic Relations and WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine . Production and editing was provided by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962
Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms
College of Fine Arts
… in place, tuned into the seasons and embraces the art of slowness. Since graduating from Western Michigan … I'm doing something right." To young artists fresh out of school, Kayla offers a perspective that might just surprise … trends, and a deep connection to your craft is the most valuable currency you have. In a disconnected time, her work is …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers