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President Dunn's statement to the campus community

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… set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of deadly shootings in the broader Kalamazoo area Feb. 20 left members of the Western Michigan University community asking why the … We're tremendously saddened by the senseless acts of violence that occurred Feb. 20 and join the wider …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30512

Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… she wondered what more she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. “I’ve been homeschooled since eighth grade,” … and to learn more about history, literature, biology.” One of Simpson’s interests as a child was to read a series of Little Golden Books about a character called Nurse Nancy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

W Magazine

… support to new levels Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kannon Hoffman, a sustainability studies major, works with a … at Hamilton Law, learns about her strengths during a professional development workshop. Students in the Broncos Lead Internship Program take part in several paid professional development sessions throughout the summer. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… racial justice as it builds upon a strong foundation of equity and inclusion. Today the University is announcing … campus and identify actions to build a campuswide culture of change. "It is a time for action—and that action must be … "The problems that we must address are deep-seated and some of the toughest facing humanity. They are the insidious …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Taking the leap: Erin Rogers’ journey at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… sales career from a young age, Erin Rogers began selling roofs, decks, doors and windows door-to-door while working for … incredibly challenging. Building relationships is one of the most crucial aspects of a sales professional’s job. It is also one of the aspects …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69496

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… to be able to interact with their students, the prospect of instructors and peers having a window into their home … happening, it's not a problem," says Marcy Peake , director of diversity and community outreach initiatives in Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development . "But a lot of kids who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus

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… University's new student center stands like a piece of artwork in the heart of campus; a grand structure with sprawling glass panels … to a career fair at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences around that same time offered networking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057

Marketing professor honored by University for excellence in teaching

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… Marketing professor honored by University for excellence in teaching … faculty members for their teaching work. Veeck, professor of marketing in the Haworth College of Business, joins 35 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68940

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

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