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Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

News

… encased in floor-to-ceiling glass windows ushers in ample natural light. A grand assembly hall is accessible from two … feature two live roofs, one of which will be under the wooden pergola pictured here, complete with various species of … WMU News  online. Contact: Meghan Behymer February 7, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592

Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… Association, gives the award annually to “an organization or individual that has made a consistent and … director of The Evaluation Center, Wingate is passionate about the center’s mission to advance the theory, … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Samantha Hooker May 24, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western … first Conference on Medieval Studies at Western was held in 1962 and by 1966 the conference had grown to include nearly …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

International grad student takes big steps in the right direction

Haworth College of Business

… International grad student takes big steps in the right direction … Agbevey says, “I envision establishing a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth through … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Amy Coughenour January 19, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404

TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392

College of Education and Human Development

… TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392 Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Regena Nelson , Professor in the Department of Teaching, … care centers provides internship sites for early childhood majors at the child care centers, which allows the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2021/10/tles-professor-awarded-doe-grant-renewal

What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy?

College of Arts and Sciences

… What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy? Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Professor of History Dr. Anise … just isn’t happening,’” Strong says.    But in December 2024, Strong got a call inviting her to appear on the show. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-jeopardy

Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for educational leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for educational leadership research Submitted … contributions to the field of administration, organizational theory, or leadership. "He  exemplifies so well the … always aspired to and supported," wrote Dr. Kenneth Leithwood ,  emeritus professor at the University of Toronto's …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/shen-award-research-educational-leadership-k12

Got lag? Doctoral student’s research connects gaming performance to exercise science

College of Education and Human Development

… “And as a gamer, sitting for a very long time, it isn’t good for our well-being.” Recognizing this fundamental problem … high-intensity interval training workout via stationary bike for participants in his research study. He says … Oral Presentation Award for his research while at the 2025 Midwest regional chapter of the American College of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/esports-exercise-science-lilian-lan-performance-competition

A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

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… with bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science and management and operations, and she's on an accelerated path to … is preparing for her third Women's Air Race Classic in 2024. Hartzell hit her stride early at Western, immersing … Eta Rho and the Women in Aviation registered student organization. In her third and fourth years at Western, she also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students from … in Kalamazoo. Students in Dr. Doug Lepisto 's spring 2024 leadership and business strategy practicum, in … Rising : Students aim to create an event coordination organization that hosts bimonthly events aimed at both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403