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Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to 1 ,800 students re present ing 95 countries.   “One of our points of pride at Western is that our campus reflects our world’s … engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences .   Post-degree work experience programs like …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible visual and symphonic feast, … No problem. This inspiring hobby only requires a sense of adventure, a fondness for fresh air and the ability to … observe. Dr. Sharon Gill, associate professor of biological sciences. Gill and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students

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… by Paula M. Davis on Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and WMU President … degree program at Kalamazoo Valley to completing a bachelor’s degree at Western. "Today is a banner day for … two schools, including in such disciplines as biomedical sciences, engineering design and sustainable brewing. "No …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often get to experience the instructional excellence of our … S. Kaiser Professor of Sales, and he earned doctoral and bachelor’s degrees at Michigan State University. Dr. Brian … Hurttgam Memorial Faculty Award, a 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award from WMU and a 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture

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… has been awarded a $284,833 grant from the National Science Foundation to study negatively charged ions that are … The grant was awarded to Dr. Gellert Mezei , associate professor of chemistry, who has been studying negatively charged ions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390

Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities

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… to a limited education and, ultimately, waning tolerance of the people who speak them. Western Michigan University's … with learning an unfamiliar dialect as the recipient of a highly competitive Fulbright Scholar Award from the U.S … as a second language from the University of Scranton and a bachelor’s degree in English linguistics from Universidad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… demonstrated their ability to pivot and shine in the face of adversity. "Campus employment gives students the … greater community," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student Employment … an office manager in Housing and Residence Life down to a science. "Much would not be accomplished in my outer office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… between the two. Dr. Whitney DeCamp , WMU associate professor of sociology and associate director of the Kercher Center … games," he says, "often are more interested in computer science or more comfortable with technology and computers." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… by Erin Flynn on Stacie Harrison jumps for a photo in front of a sculpture outside Kohrman Hall. Stacie Harrison … name is read during commencement. She hopes to build on her bachelor's degree in dietetics by entering the U.S. … dietetics program on the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences' webpage. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… stories about Bronco entrepreneurs in the spring 2018 issue of W Magazine . Sumpter preps Zander to climb aboard Adele … Tewksbury could not take a single unassisted step. Because of a rare condition called Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors … Sumpter first learned she could do while earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in WMU's occupational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690