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Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close
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… led by Western Michigan University's eighth president, Dr. John M. Dunn , come to a close with the end of July, as the … in infrastructure improvements. No. 5—Launch in 2008 of the Seita Scholars Program, which has become the nation's largest and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513
WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From Left: Stephen John and Joseph Barnett KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan … ill infants in developing nations. The Lemelson-MIT Program today announced that new WMU alumnus Stephen John of Portage and senior Joseph Barnett of Kalamazoo are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028
Open educational resources grants awarded
University Libraries
… through our Open Educational Resources (OER) Grants program. In 2025, we awarded 12 adoption grants to help …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-oer
Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU
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… and successful student," says Mark Delorey , WMU Foundation Scholars advisor, adding that judges on "America's Got … lecture series began the same year the Foundation Scholars program started. The merit-based program awards $60,000 … Scholars program, the event is being co-sponsored by the Seita Scholars program, Office of the President , Division …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402
Finding success through scholarship support
College of Health and Human Services
… Finding success through scholarship support Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, … was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John “Mick” Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all the difference. “I was honored to …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee
Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award
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… (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
Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans
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… structure under which the University's award-winning Seita Scholars Program and a statewide college network operates, has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347
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
WMU professor awarded prestigious Bellagio Residency: continues work on grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… Italy, participating in the prestigious Bellagio Residency Program. Awarded by the Rockefeller Foundation, the … is an exclusive retreat offered to the nation's best scholars, artists and practitioners, with only 15 selected … include Joan Didion ’s “The Year of Magical Thinking”, John Bayley ’s “Widower’s House” and Joyce Carol Oates ’s “A …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/ashley-atkins-bellagio