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Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

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… exceptional staff members whose dedication, innovation and compassion have left a lasting impact on students and the … or creating a welcoming environment for all, Gary Barton IV , Officer Michael Lininger and K9 Brax , Cristine … of Music.   For more news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny

Arts and sciences communications recognized at annual awards event

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… Arts and sciences communications recognized at annual awards event Submitted … who successfully used skill, creativity and resourcefulness to address a communication challenge in 2017. Of the 107 …   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online .     Contact: Deanne Puca May 17, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46860

WMU once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities

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… WMU once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities Submitted by Anonymous (not … colleges and universities was unveiled Sept. 10 at usnews.com and will be available later this month in a print … Mic rated WMU as one of the top 12 schools in the nation "where students get the best bang for the buck." Early in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9182

Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… Susan Benesch KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Social media has the power to unite us or to tear us apart.  Susan Benesch , faculty … Internet and Society, will examine the role of hate speech online in the annual Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture , … Benesch's presentation, "Social Media and Mass Violence," comes just weeks after a man used Facebook to broadcast …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

WMU establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Pablo Gomez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Today’s energy systems are facing major challenges: Carbon … Dr. Pablo Gomez , associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and principal investigator on the … on Secure, Efficient and Sustainable Energy Technology online. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72154

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former … Created to celebrate individuals who embody excellence, command widespread respect, provide inspiration to young … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Sara Dillon May 2, 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Miller Auditorium presents a new twist on a classic tale

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… Miller Auditorium presents a new twist on a classic tale Submitted by … Cinderella," the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … ; and at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 26 . Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com Miller Auditorium is hosting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38491

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joshua Turske's … conducting research for Newell Brands and its Rubbermaid Commercial Products brand. "People don't traditionally view … afar and kind of preemptively know what's supposed to go where and recycle more efficiently." "We found making …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Special education major earns outstanding student award

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… of Education and Human Development has been selected to receive the state's 2018 Dr. Charles Van Riper … academic and teaching ability, mature leadership skills, compassion for others and passion for helping those with … at Parchment Middle School. In fact, the school where she pre-interned selected her to serve as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44996

Why I Give: David Sluyter

W Magazine

… Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The decision to give back to Western Michigan just came naturally for … the couple often paddles out on Coldwater Lake in Michigan, where they have a cottage.  Sluyter builds his own wood … doctorate in counseling psychology and subsequent work for community mental health organizations, he fell hook, line …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780