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WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

News

… acclaim from a national diversity magazine. WMU was one of 90 institutions from around the nation named an annual … Program and diversity education workshops as a few of the many efforts the University is undertaking. "We are … challenges such as being homeless, undocumented, a ward of the state or from families receiving free lunch. Each of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

Trustees approve new parcel sales in BTR Park North

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved selling two parcels in the new Business … . The 55-acre business park is the northward expansion of Western's original BTR Park situated at the corner of Parkview Avenue and Drake Road. The expansion formally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67547

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. "Our political discourse has really declined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition

Haworth College of Business

… marketing major, placed first in the Virtual Business Professional Project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Craig Ferry, a junior … recently claimed first place in the Virtual Business Professional Project. Hosted by USC Marshall, the project … Than Tran from Hochschule Mainz—University of Applied Sciences, Germany; and Ananta Vishain from BIMTECH, India. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66824

Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sumption (Photo courtesy of Alchetron) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebrated British judge, … Otto Gründler Book Prize for the fourth in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain of Britain," is the winner of the 2017 Gründler Prize for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm

News

… will continue as planned or is canceled. WMU Department of Public Safety advised anyone on or near campus to limit … SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, Dec. 1—An ice storm downed trees and caused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

News

… much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of outreach. "I think this Mental Health Week can really be the spark that ignites the sense of community at Western that we always had and really get it … with therapy dogs and dancing with friends at Zumba to professional panel discussions, a number of events are planned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

News

… Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Thralls KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Charlotte Thralls , professor of English, has been chosen by the Association of … dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Many of Thralls' contributions to the technical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47574

WMU News website undergoes big, bold redesign

News

… year and they're still making a mark this summer. One of the most recent examples is the refreshed, modernized WMU … in a more engaging and reader-friendly way. Managed by the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications , WMU News enables …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54406

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event

College of Education and Human Development

… and drawstring bags. Students stand in line for one of the food trucks at the event. Dr. Von Washington Jr., executive director of community relations at The Kalamazoo Promise, and Isaiah … Michigan University played a vital role in the success of The Kalamazoo Promise's Post  Secondary Signing Day event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679