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Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers
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… Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers Submitted by Anonymous … Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors said he would likely never walk. Limited success after years of physical therapy seemed … and then working at the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center near Kalamazoo and soon realized she could integrate her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690
New Ethics Center director brings ethics to Kalamazoo Canadiana Fest
College of Arts and Sciences
… College of Arts and Sciences, the Center encourages engagement with ethical topics on campus and beyond through … lived. “It’s close to the mission of the Center in that way in wanting people to think about what’s of value in life,” …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/10/atkins-kalamazoo-canadiana-fest
Trail improvements to close parts of Asylum Lake Preserve
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… Trail improvements to close parts of Asylum Lake Preserve Submitted by … The firm has also designed a plan to mitigate erosion near the Asylum-to-Little Asylum lake stream, also known as the spillway. "This is a very exciting project, as it will allow …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1075
Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space
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… Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space … looking west KALAMAZOO—A summer redesign of Fountain Plaza near Miller Auditorium will result in more green space, more … Dakin , director of campus planning. "We're trying to move away from the rigid geometric shapes that characterize the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842
Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by Anonymous (not verified) on “When I left my family, it was not something that I would be able to come back to. I was six … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol
Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… , B.S.’98, and Neal Sheldon , B.S.’09, about their time at Barr Engineering Co. and how their experiences at … gas midstream. Sheldon : When I started at Barr, I was one of the younger team members and really tried to … Brandner : I began my career with Barr in Ann Arbor in 2006 near the end of completing my master’s degree at WMU. After …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706
The Bronco Advocate-in-Chief
W Magazine
… to Western Michigan University last year felt like a homecoming to Russ Kavalhuna. As president, he has prioritized … launched the search for its 10th president, the charge was clear: find a leader who could navigate a changing … and authenticity that has resonated with stakeholders near and far. President Kavalhuna has made a point of …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/bronco-advocate-chief-russ-kavalhuna
Campus leader, future lawyer: Political science student builds case for success
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… degree in political science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was little, Asa Hollingsworth has been fascinated by politics. "I felt that the government is the biggest driver of change, and that is something … April 26 , with a bachelor's degree in political science nearly under his belt and a wealth of professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-political-science-asa-hollingsworth
Broncos building their futures: The Empowering Futures Gift continues to redefine what’s possible for WMU students charting their careers
W Magazine
… A flood of adjectives accompanied the June 2021 announcement of the Empowering Futures Gift—an anonymous $550 … and opportunities for students in an unprecedented way. Five years later, thousands of students have benefited … person in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree when she walked across the stage at Miller Auditorium in May. “I’ve …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-building-futures-empowering-futures-gift-five-years
Don W. Nantz obituary
News
… administrator and faculty member, died Dec. 18 . He was 92. Nantz, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was an assistant dean … He joined the WMU faculty in 1952 and retired in 1984 after nearly 32 years of service to the University. Beginning … Association, Michigan Industrial Education Society and Phi Delta Kappa. Nantz was active in the community, as well. He …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3785