Search

… University reorganizes admissions area to match recruitment plans Submitted by … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is doing a major restructuring of its admissions infrastructure …

… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Black Arts Festival is returning to a seven-day format for the first time since 2010 and moving to a new location for its 2015 celebration. This year's festival will run Monday through Sunday, …

… Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event Submitted … explore what works and what doesn't when it comes to learning English as a second language this week in a presentation … and consider the goals of L2 instruction and differences between explicit and implicit L2 knowledge. Loewen Loewen …

… New student center highlights diversity and inclusion Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on The focus of the Institutional Diversity and Multiculturalism committee was to create a space that centered on student … by the work of an Institutional Diversity and Multiculturalism (IDM) committee. Starting in 2018 and continuing through …

… New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future Submitted by … Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences is set to undergo an exciting change following the Board of Trustees' approval to establish a new School of Environment, Geography and …

… WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not … will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,296 diplomas on behalf of the University: 855 at … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Engineering and Applied …

… David Colson will be performed by faculty musicians including the Western Wind Quintet, trumpet professor Scott Thornburg, and faculty pianists Silvia Roederer and Lori Sims at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, … opportunities to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented …

… Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … is "Reasons for the Perpetuation of Slavery" by Elizabeth Alexander. The piece is not about shame or blame, but …

… Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to …

… WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time … education. Magazine staff announced Sept. 15 that WMU is the winner of a 2015 Higher Education Excellence in … our roles and duties, but we are one University and we're better together. We're also delighted that INSIGHT Into …