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President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU

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… Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent raise for President John M. Dunn , increasing his salary for his final year and … gift from the University's first couple to boost funds for scholarships and other student needs. Acting at their Dec. … efforts during the spring—the Student Emergency Fund, Seita Scholars program, WMU Marching Band and the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36938

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… their residence hall in Japan. He also knew he would need a scholarship to achieve his dream, and he set his sights on the full-ride Murakami Scholarship to study for a year at Keio University in Tokyo. … for this opportunity.”   In addition to writing a computer program to generate Japanese flash cards for himself to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… and advocating for Native students and Indigenous programming on campus, Western Michigan University’s Native … and service on the Pokagon Tribal Youth Council from John Warren, Tribal Council of Elders Representative. “NASO … voices and perspectives through cultural and scholarly programming , such as hosting visiting scholar Evan Larson …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… overseas. A friend in his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was … States or anywhere outside of Tanzania. I want to win a scholarship to study abroad.’”   At that time, the per … that I could do more.”   The Fulbright Foreign Student Program   By 2021, Nkya was working as a school principal. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… when founding chair Dr. Lloyd J. Schmaltz established the program and launched its first undergraduate major in … students.    A major current focus is fundraising to expand scholarships and endowments that support travel and field … experience since its founding - we are a community of scholars curious and excited about how the Earth works, and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn will spend five days— Feb. 27-March 3— covering … to John and Linda Dunn—the Student Emergency Fund , the Seita Scholars program, the Bronco Marching Band and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38143

Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, … Richter Scholarship Fund. Joy Goldschmidt of Troy and John Hayward of Portage have each received a $10,000 award … Scholars who will serve as mentors. The Richter Scholarship Program is the largest national scholarship program in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257

Noted historian to speak on empire and liberty

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… the Charles Warren Center of Harvard University, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Rockefeller … and Center for the Humanities and through WMU's Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Established in 1960, the Visiting Scholars and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/114

Willie J. Mitchell Jr. obituary

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… the years, Mitchell was a volunteer with the University's Seita Scholars Program, helping new Seita Scholars move into their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9614

Latvian official returns to alma mater as visiting scholar

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… area of population geography. He has worked in Kiev as IOM program and training officer and has been an advisor to the … of Geography's Outstanding Alumni Award. WMU Visiting Scholars and Artists Program Mezs' visit is through the WMU Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Established in 1960, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1823