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WMU's Ming Li among national diversity award honorees

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… University College of Education and Human Development, is among 39 national higher education leaders honored this week by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and … and inclusion publication in higher education. Li and his fellow recipients were honored with the magazine's 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38795

Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare

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… All Americans? The Future of Healthcare in America," is the title of an event at the Western Michigan University … of Medicine from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. The panel discussion focuses on improving healthcare in today’s conflicted political and social climate and is sponsored by the WMU-Cooley Law School and the WMU Homer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… University's new student center moves closer to the finish line. Among its many innovative upgrades, visitors will enjoy a new brewpub when it opens in late … In addition to featuring local and regional beer, the establishment offers opportunities to showcase the work of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

New dining center coming to Western's campus

Dining Services

… the third floor of the new Student Center when that project is completed. The 510-seat multi-venue new dining center has … As an alternative to a view of the outdoors, there is seating that looks down on the Heart which will provide … to view the activity in the Student Center. There is a wide range of seating styles: community tables, booths …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

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… virtual session Thursday, May 19, at 1 p.m. The livestream is available at wmich.edu/trustees . The $42 million … efficiency and better align with WMU’s sustainability mission. The project is set to wrap up in fall 2023. The state of Michigan will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Participation needed for institutional transformation effort

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is creating professional learning communities that focus on improving persistence toward graduation for all undergraduate students, … are being set up through the Broncos FIRST program, which is being implemented by the new Center for Research on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25412

Honored military veteran to speak on campus about resilience

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… Michigan University. Her talk, "The Resilience Factor," is sponsored by WMU's Foundation Scholars, Kalamazoo Promise Scholars and Seita Scholars programs. Her talk is part of the Resilience Series, an annual event now in its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35094

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… early '80s to counter assumptions of a theological emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of misconceptions. Dr. Stephen Covell, chair of Department of … and others often assume we teach theological comparisons between religions to determine which religion is

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

'West Side Story' tour features two Kalamazoo performances

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… KALAMAZOO—The hit Broadway revival of "West Side Story" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … the story of star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria as they struggle to rise above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds them. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2980

WMU sales program nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… Foundation as a top sales program among universities. This is the ninth consecutive year that WMU's sales program has … With 280 students and more than 1,500 alumni, the program is one of the largest in the country. Consistent with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23394