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Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… language studies platform in 2025 Submitted by Maddie Christians on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for … Ying Zeng , director of the Light Center. “These awards showcase the diversity and impact of China-related work at … influence in China.   It will highlight milestone moments from the 2025 Stulberg season—including the first …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… University’s College of Arts and Sciences extend much farther than the hallways of main campus buildings like … and academic study. “The College of Arts and Sciences is incredibly supportive of study abroad programs, … “Many in the U.S., especially students, don’t realize just how much more there is to the world,” says Wilke, who is

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … DeCamp has demonstrated service in a variety of avenues, from academic stewardship to community volunteerism to … technology. Wingate's influence on the evaluation field is far-reaching, having contributed significantly to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching a new, collaborative program to meet the … potential.   Supported by a five-year, $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Project SHINE is … behavioral interventions for young children. Research has shown that early intervention can positively impact multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Scholarship and storytelling: WMU professor's acclaimed historical-fiction imagines the life of Shakespeare's daughter

W Magazine

… Scholarship and storytelling: WMU professor's acclaimed historical-fiction imagines the life of Shakespeare's … one of the play’s core themes: personal fulfillment comes from the journey, not the destination. It also serves as an … the time period in which I have expertise,” she says. “It’s farther into the 17th century, 30 years after Shakespeare …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/print-author-grace-tiffany-historical-fiction-imagines-life-shakespeares

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… , a 19-year-old senior at Western Michigan University, is taking his love for mathematics international with his … “To learn this higher level math and to understand how this kind of pedagogy works as a student, I think those … pushing forward, and sometimes look back just to see how far you've come. And good luck to everyone pursuing what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659

Passion for learning prompts MBA student to pursue business analytics certificate

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Natalie Tice , B.B.A.’11, is always up for a challenge. Whether it’s building … of the program for Tice. “My favorite experience so far has been building relationships with my peers. It’s … so beneficial to learn from their perspectives and see how those in other industries may approach the situations we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71680

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… be the best chance he ever took.   Daniel Ebo Now pursuing his master’s degree in communication, Ebo's passion for … it on radio and then take action. It made me realize just how powerful I can be as a journalist.”  Despite Ebo’s … “It’s given me a sense of direction, especially being so far away from home,” says Ebo.  Currently, Ebo is delving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support

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… Flynn on Student Success Hub will offer streamlined, holistic support to proactively address issues and help students thrive at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From career exploration and well-being coaching to academic … "It's an incredible collaboration that is unprecedented in my 17 years at Western," Martini says. Beginning Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the prestigious federal study abroad scholarship.   Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman … abroad opportunities.”   Lauren Adsm ond recently returned from the summer Business and Culture in Thailand trip, a WMU … in local markets, visiting a floating market and observing how different communities earn a living. Thai culture is

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