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Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award
News
… (not verified) on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU President John M. Dunn is one of 27 college and university presidents … was lauded for such initiatives as establishment of the Seita Scholars Program for former foster youth, the establishment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100
WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk
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… Care Awareness Month, the Western Michigan University Seita Scholars Program is organizing a foster care awareness … For sponsorship levels and information , contact Rachel Johnson at (269) 387-834. For more WMU news, arts and events …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39598
Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
… on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies. Books on display … breakfast for the alumni of the Medieval Studies M.A. program in cooperation with the Goliardic Society, the … because of the pioneering work of WMU medievalists such as John Sommerfeldt, the first director, who fostered an …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval
Researchers advance vehicle technology and sustainability efforts
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… and Iddum, WMU researchers for this project include John Bair , executive director of WMU’s Center for Advanced … Science Foundation Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program and Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization program administered by Michigan Economic Development …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/virtual-torque-sensor
Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience
Study Abroad
… A transformative study abroad experience Submitted by John Sweeney on Courtesy of Javon Dobbs , co-director of … and Community Development in Tanzania and other summer programs is Jan. 31, 2026 . Visit the study abroad … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania
Events throughout community set to honor King
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… programs and presentations by such award-winning scholars as author and radio host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. … a convocation at Kalamazoo College featuring Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of the award-winning a cappella … Center, 5805 Oakland Dr., 6 p.m.. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Seita Scholars Bring Life to the Dream , includes lunchtime …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48
Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Faculty Research Grant reflects our mission to advance scholarship on greater China and promote public … with historical rigor and narrative clarity, it provides scholars, students and general readers with insight into … also facilitates short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards
Administrator gets national award for work with homeless students
News
… Mark Delorey , director of student financial aid and scholarships at Western Michigan University, has been … care. Delorey, one of the principals in developing WMU's Seita Scholars program for former foster care youth, was awarded the 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2894
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… studies in 2020. Together they completed 13 study abroad programs, co-developing two themselves, and have since … and highlights the support they found in Western's Seita Scholars Program—a comprehensive support and scholarship …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools
College of Education and Human Development
… a faculty member in Western’s K-12 educational leadership program, Geier brings his research directly into the classroom. His ongoing scholarship helps prepare current and future school leaders …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer