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Outstanding staff members recognized for making a difference at Western

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… Outstanding staff members recognized for making a difference at Western Submitted … Mich.—Fourteen Western Michigan University staff members will receive one of the University’s highest accolades … and Custodial Support Services Yvonne Johnson , Auxiliary Cash Operations Kathy Mitchell , Office of the Ombuds  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70027

Global economies discussed during talks at WMU

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… various global economies and the effects of democracy will be discussed during a series of three lectures this week and … system and critiques democracy, and especially the American variety, while defending China’s system of government … a period early this century in which it looked like Brazil turned the corner and set a course that joined political …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31340

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Shortly before the fall 2019 winter break, at a popular Kalamazoo … conversation to veer in the direction that it did. As it turned out, however, their crucial talk happened at a time … that are typically off-limits to speak about in North American culture. Therefore, matters pertaining to race, death, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Campus community members will make their marks on new facility

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… Campus community members will make their marks on new facility Submitted by … ceremony is held when the last piece of steel is raised into place, often adorned with an evergreen tree for good … dessert station specializing in crepes. Café 1903, a retail cash operation and convenience store on the lower level, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28660

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… studies is located. KALAMAZOO, Mich—“Oh my goodness, it’s beautiful! I cannot believe it came out so well. Wow!” gushes Dr. Dawn … of possibility. “A lot of data exists already that can be turned into 3D. There’s almost certainly opportunity to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… and build on the foundation she developed at Western to become an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much … area. There she started tutoring local children, and it turned into a paying job her second year at Western. "It was … it a chance," she says. "We only go to places like Tulum or Cancun, but in reality, all these small towns that we happen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

WMU mourns student Jacob Jones, who was victim of off-campus shooting

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… on Howard Street near the WMU campus. Two male suspects are being sought by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, … science. Earlier reports noted his age as 20. He would have turned 20 later this month. Counseling professionals at … that a promising life as been lost." The complete text can be found at wmich.edu/president . The shooting did not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36851

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

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… campus are invited to share their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $2,500 at the second annual Pitch … Western Michigan University.  Motivated participants will be asked to develop a brief three-minute pitch about an … idea for an audience of potential investors. Students will be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14110

West Michigan aviation power Duncan among honorees at WMU event

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… West Michigan aviation power Duncan among honorees at WMU event Submitted by Anonymous (not … with Western Michigan University's College of Aviation. Robert Duncan , chairman emeritus of the world's largest … after his father founded the company in 1956. In 2007, he turned over day-to-day management of the company to his son, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43582

Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 275 new international students to campus Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan … get involved. Buster Bronco, the university’s mascot, hugged and took selfies with the new students.   International … physically or mentally—we have services on campus that can help you. We're very glad to see all your faces today, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025