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Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during WMU's annual Fall Convocation  Friday, Sept. 20 … and leadership to the University that can serve as a model, not just only for other professors, but for alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… "My career path forces me to do daring things. I don’t want to be the person who sits at a desk from 9 to 5 their … into something that other collegiate teams can follow and model themselves after, and potentially reinvigorate what … Skydive Broncos from the 1960s. The sport has come a long way since it started gaining visibility over the decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts Submitted by … Michigan University will recognize campus efforts toward promoting diversity and inclusion by honoring two … and procedures. He conducted exhaustive research of other model policies and actively participated in what was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

Twenty incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Eight of this year's … A member of the National Honor Society, he participated in Model United Nations and was part of the Mattawan group that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7662

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… Wright working with Kalamazoo Public Schools students Kwan Green-Hemphill, left, and Davon Norman. (Photo by Linda … and Future Educator Program Scholar William Wright , it was his fourth-grade teacher of color, Mrs. Wilson-Bridges. … students, and continues to serve as an administrative role model for colleagues and students she oversees.  Pillars of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … WMU's upcoming Homecoming 2019 and Family Weekend. Modeled after cause-driven brands like Newman's Own and … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. The Make a Difference Award is a peer-to-peer program that recognizes WMU staff … when the stress level becomes elevated, Elena is a role model of how to project a positive attitude in every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a … Bangor, Mich., is building electronic circuits that are modelled by  a set of equations that have a chaotic …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … a major public announcement but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , … hybrid learning.” The University also carved out new models for work-life balance while keeping students’ needs …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Month —6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, … of Flags at the WMU Homecoming game —noon to 1 p.m. at Waldo Stadium, hosted by the Haenicke Institute of Global … different to their racial experience; additionally, this model provides opportunities to ask questions that students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264