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Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- The Haenicke Institute …   Contact: Beth Walton Braaksma November 15, 2024

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… people who lived under a changing judicial system as that nation gained independence from Spanish rule. Her journey … 30 cities.   During one of her research visits to Oxford’s Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest archives, the … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Kevin Bunkley July 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… open textbooks by Western faculty funded by Open Educational Resources (OER) Creation Grants.  Western students and … A Workbook for College Students ,” by Amy Zufelt . “ Introduction to Methodological Philosophy: A Guide for … textbooks to OER has saved Western students an estimated $1.3 million in textbook costs in grant-funded courses. The …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks

Celebrating 20 years of MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary

University Libraries

… its 20th anniversary year. Growing from a network of 12 libraries to over 435 participating libraries is a significant achievement and provides a vital resource for Michigan residents. Western … in this press release . Contact: Sara Volmering March 25, 2025

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/03/melcat-20-years

Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education

College of Education and Human Development

… alumnus Kevin Barry , B.A.'06,   is the recipient of the 2024 James B. Binko Award for Outstanding Geography … Geographic Alliance, Barry's innovative teaching methods made him a standout choice for the award. Integrating … received enhanced and engaging geographic learning. Additionally, through collaborations with the U.S. Coast Guard and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/education-history-alum-winner-maryland-geography-teaching-award

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions Submitted … beverage co-manufacturing and fulfillment facility called Good Trade Depot, being a fractional industrial engineer at a … much impact she could have on process creation and optimization for small and medium-sized businesses.    “When you …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2025, matching last year’s record … out of the city with friends and classmates,” she says. Elizabeth Hoefs studies abroad in Lyon, France . Elizabeth … who were awarded the Gilman Scholarship include Aaliyah Goodman , Flor Romero , Tyson Schoen and Tania Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Track Team’s Homecoming 5K , taking place on October 12, 2025. As the second-highest donor to the event, CHHS … his team, and I was immediately drawn to the strong team dynamics and supportive coaching staff I met during my visit. … the Homecoming 5K, it celebrates students like Jones who embody resilience, ambition, and community spirit.  You can …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Foundation Film Series to begin in December Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haenicke Institute … In the film, the swordsman receives his first assassination request in years, but the target is unexpected—a cat …   Contact: Beth Walton Braaksma November 24, 2024

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… projects, advanced classes and future careers. 3. Introduce your students to some of our research specialists We have experts who can help your students find and manage data , explore digital humanities  and visualize … instructional goals. Contact: Angela Brcka December 13, 2024

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help