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Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
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… for Academic Affairs. Vasquez Heilig is currently dean of the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Education, where he has led the charge to raise the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883
Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… de Corps Award recipient. From left to right, College of Education and Human Development Interim Associate Dean … Luchara Wallace; Dr. Celeste Shelton-Harris, r ecipient of the Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award; and Terri Benton-Ollie. Christy Chambers, recipient of the Staff Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533
Housing active with diversity initiative
Housing and Residence Life
… most recent spotlight is on Alex Peterson, hall director of Eldridge/Fox Hall. Alex was nominated by two of his peers due to his commitment to continuing education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63363
WMU board to consider 2022-23 tuition, room and board rates Thursday
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider tuition and fees and room and … wish to address the board during public comment sections of the meeting must notify Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68354
Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state
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… Consortium (MUICC). "Michigan has always been a state of dreamers, innovators and doers,” says Lt. Gov. Garlin … universities across the state. Western joins the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State … counterparts to invest in and advance the development of new startups, business ventures and creative …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711
Reggae music, Caribbean food and island beverages in Kalamazoo
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… headlines Friday, June 15. KALAMAZOO--Three days and nights of reggae music will run Thursday to Saturday, June 14-16 , … Volunteer Kalamazoo and Huntington's Disease Society of America Great Lakes Region. Visit islandfestkalamazoo.com …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/584
Island Festival features music, food
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… Deanne Puca on Scene from the 2011 festival (Photo courtesy of islandfestkalamazoo.com) KALAMAZOO—The Island Festival features three days and nights of reggae music Thursday to Saturday, June 20-22 , at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7542
Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree
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… a ceremony in Naples, Florida, in November. Western’s Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to honor Petersen with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during its June 24, 2021 , meeting. Petersen, co-founder of Jabil Circuit, has been a staunch advocate for higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214
Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes
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… Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes Submitted by Erin Flynn on … at the Bronco Construction Research Center is the only one of its kind in an academic setting in North America. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hurricane Ian is one of the most destructive storms the U.S. has seen. Leaving …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456
STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce
College of Arts and Sciences
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Few things come without a fair amount of investment, nurturing and innovation. Such is the case … Collaboratory (STEM-WC) , a partnership between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , is one way the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684