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WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Drs. Kristal Ehrhardt and Jess Heybach, project director and co-project director. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $650,000 grant to … program at Andrews University with a $350,000 grant. Both award indicate the importance and need for school …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida

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… licenses for Western Michigan University, paving the way for WMU to offer aviation and several other high-profile … with the University. The license approvals provide a green light for WMU, Charlotte County, the Punta Gorda … needs and interests dictate. "This is an exciting project that will allow us to work with our Florida partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430

Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and as a family activity is the focus of a Fulbright project that Western Michigan University Professor Emeritus … techniques. This is LaVargne’s second Fulbright award to make art in Nigeria. With his first award in 2012, LaVergne designed and built a 14-foot …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/lavergne-sculpture-nigeria

Candidates for associate provost for institutional effectiveness to present on campus

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… are: Dr. Michael Self Sr. , founder and CEO of Greensburg Consulting LLC, Tuesday, Jan. 22 . Find the … , vice provost for institutional effectiveness, Bowling Green State University, Thursday, Jan. 24 . Find the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51237

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Flynn on The inaugural DigitalWMU marketing career fair was a success, netting multiple students internships and … cases , Western Michigan University students don't have to wait to build skills in their fields. They have … new disciplines and enhances investments into successful projects from the 2024 inaugural cohort. The nine projects …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Young people pursue varied interests at WMU summer camps

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… of Western Michigan University. Registration is under way for many of the camps, and space is limited for most. … (269) 387-3339 or @email . June 18-29-- Third Coast Writing Project , ages eight to 14, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through … or @email . More information June 25- Aug 6-- Upward Bound Program , an academic college preparatory program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/362

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Experience-driven learning was on display at the 75th Senior Engineering Design … Conference when graduating seniors showcased the innovative projects that put their knowledge and skills into practice … A sampling of projects and the students leading the way Machine Learning Powered Stretchable Smart Textile …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

WMU departments collaborate to advance addiction prevention and care

College of Health and Human Services

… to support the delivery of this training. Together, these projects demonstrate how cross-institutional collaboration … WMU Public Health and WMed are creating sustainable pathways to reduce harm and expand access to addiction treatment …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/phwmed

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … and archiving natural rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU … faculty opportunities to participate in applied research projects that would not otherwise be available, enriching …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research underway at Western Michigan University will create a national … Funded by a University COVID-19 response grant, the project will also fuel the development of relevant … area for years to come," Riggs says. "It is particularly rewarding to see our graduate students developing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002