… Bailey Papes is getting ready to embark on the adventure of her life. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in … says Papes. "I really enjoy traveling and feel the most valuable thing I can do with my degree is to teach science and … passion for helping others started while she was in high school and participating in a program that encouraged …

… team Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nik McNees says he thrives off the game day atmosphere as a member of Western's dance team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Nik McNees grew … that I would have never even thought about taking in high school. It's really broadened my horizons." For more WMU …

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees and President Edward Montgomery are hosting an … through a $250,000 grant to launch a WMU Kalamazoo Public Schools Future Educators Program. He also has funded a … dollars in scholarships for Detroit and Cassopolis high school graduates who study at WMU or Wayne State University. …

… Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery Submitted by … from her ability to smile to her ability to move one side of her body. Gray is an associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and director of …

… Mich—Western Michigan University's reputation in the field of behavior analysis has led Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to … served as a behavior specialist for Grand Rapids Public Schools. She also will serve a three-year term and represent … from WMU and is completing her Ph.D. through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Luchara Wallace , …

… to participate in the prestigious program. Abrahan Garcia , of Holland, and Alex Gutierrez-Spencer , of Monroe, are two of only 50 recipients of the annual award … on Multiculturalism and summer advertising camps for high school students in Chicago, New York City and Washington, …

… issues and how they can overlap with other dimensions of diversity. With the theme "LGBTQ+ at the Intersections," … open to the public, with sack lunches welcome. A key focus of the series features the intersection of the LGBTQ+ … Project, and Frank Aiello, professor of law, WMU Colley Law School. Sept. 27: "The Queer Transformation of College …

… Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University associate professor who is leading research to study new methods for … Society's Project SEED for economically disadvantaged high school students. He also has assisted with the Science …

… Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is partnering with the BLOCKS Club Initiative of Kalamazoo to support efforts to empower local youth. They … the impact of mass incarceration and disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline has always included a juvenile …

… . "We Will Reign" is the 2017 homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are … homecoming game, which will pit WMU against the University of Akron. In addition, the WMU Bookstore is offering … associate dean, University of Texas San Antonio Graduate School, and Floyd Wilson, chief operation officer, Cancer …