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Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… for academic affairs, and Dr. Laura Dinehart , dean of the College of Education and Human Development, were … them grants so that folks who work in that district, who are committed to that community and stay in that district, … spring, the interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means necessary, we will do this in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

WMU trustees vote to freezes tuition, housing costs to support students in response to pandemic

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In the academic year that begins this fall, Western Michigan … leaders felt it was important for students to know what to expect in 2020-21. The spring semester ends this … the regular academic year. "It is our responsibility to be careful and responsible stewards of the financial resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59125

Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Christopher Cheatham , associate dean of academic services in Western Michigan University's … appointed associate provost for budget and personnel in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic … within academic affairs and with other vice-presidential areas. "I am delighted Chris will be joining the incredible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47705

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “The Haworth College of Business has really amazing … ,  TechNext , and worked as a peer educator at the  Zhang Career Center as well as with WMU Housing and Residence Life, … with  DataDirect Networks (DDN), where he applied what he learned in class to challenges within the industry. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a motion June 29 to continue WMU's … a balanced budget once all critical elements of that budget are known. The 2016-17 budget was slated to be replaced with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

Facilities projects slated for Waldo Library, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

University Libraries

… Center Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries has launched two facilities … minimal. Improving Waldo Library's second-floor stacks  We are updating the book stacks layout on the second floor to … projects. The project will involve moving thousands of items, and materials may be temporarily unavailable …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/waldo-library-facilities-projects-fall-2025

Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU

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Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration … and strong Kalamazoo-area Latvian community is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Latvia's independence with a weekend arts celebration Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25 , at Western Michigan University. The Latvian Centennial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan … community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes will transition to … community in addition to her record of success in her career at WMU made her the perfect fit as we work to expand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Geological Survey at Western Michigan University has been awarded $500,000 from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new state budget for … resources like water, natural gas and aggregates that are available in Michigan, in order to protect the resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their exceptional service contributions. This prestigious … program features semiannual awards that go to a maximum of 15 people. The annual awards are given to each academic year's top-four semiannual award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646