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WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding

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… funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2021-22 WMU Student Sustainability Grant competition, … Applications for the fall 2021 grant allocations cycle are due on Thursday, Nov. 18, by 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced by mid-December 2021. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899

Donald F. Sellin obituary

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… advising graduate students in mental retardation. He joined the faculty in 1969 and retired in 1990 after 21 years of … Sellin received several service-oriented awards during his career, and the American Association on Mental Retardation … degree from Frostburg State Teachers College in 1957, and a master's and doctoral degree from the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33000

WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date

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… serving for 10 transformative years and awarding some 50,000 academic degrees to students, Western Michigan … eighth president, announced his retirement in a message to the University community Aug 1 . In the message, he … in the community have been remarkable," Miller said. "We are, today, a markedly different and stronger University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33779

Michigan first lady's assault prevention initiative funds WMU program

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… programming aimed at getting men more involved in the prevention of sexual assault will be funded through Michigan First Lady … Assault Grant Program. Distribution of grants totaling $500,000 to 23 Michigan colleges and universities was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28331

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Commencement ceremonies are set for Saturday, Dec. 19. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the fall 2015 ceremonies. In all, the University will confer 1,859 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… by Erin Flynn on Students compete in Western's state-of-the-art Esports Arena. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It may involve virtual worlds, but … the University is a good sign, and I'm very excited to see what Western has to offer and see our growth," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

College Readiness Workshops running for high school students and families

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… throughout May for high school sophomores and juniors and their families to help them make a smooth transition to … in college. Learn about selecting the right major and career. Learn about searching and applying for scholarships. … Budgeting 101. Topics and locations May 3, "What Makes a Good Scholarship Candidate?"—Franklin Wright/ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39744

WMU dean earns international service award

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… Michigan University's newly appointed dean of the College of Education and Human Development Dr. Ming … associate dean for academic affairs for the College of Health and Human Services for a year, and director of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11679

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

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… honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award  Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and compassion have left a lasting impact on students and the campus community. Whether through advancing technology … for their warmth, outreach and dedication to safety. “There are no words that could truly describe the impact this …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny

WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise

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… praise Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Corporation for National and Community Service has … to build a culture of service on our campuses. This is an area in which we will continue to seize opportunities for … total community service hours performed by students; and 5,200 students engaged in academic service-learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565