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Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award
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… 27 college and university presidents and chancellors around the nation being honored with the first Giving Back Award … leaders of institutions of higher education who exemplify what it truly means to 'give back' to others," says Lenore … Into Diversity magazine. "These presidents and chancellors are role models, and we honor their efforts to give back to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100
Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods
University Libraries
… on Lynn Houghton leads a historic walking tour in the Oakwood neighborhood in Kalamazoo in June 2022. Photo … For the past 20 years, Houghton has led walking tours and shared the history of our community—from the architecture to … . Houghton also invites neighborhood organizations to share what's currently happening in their community. Sharing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442
WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program
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… one of five state grants to digitize materials from the Gilmore Car Museum and the Richland Community Library, … platforms and specialized expertise in the library, we are breaking down these barriers. We aren’t just digitizing … and share their collections globally. "We're excited about what this grant means for not only developing collections …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595
Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May
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… Mich.—Grants to Western Michigan University passed the $3.7 million mark during April and May, bringing the … grants from the National Science Foundation topped the list of research grants, with the largest grant totaling $621,851 and going to Dr. Laura R. Van Zoest , WMU professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865
WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise
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… praise Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Corporation for National and Community Service has … to build a culture of service on our campuses. This is an area in which we will continue to seize opportunities for … total community service hours performed by students; and 5,200 students engaged in academic service-learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565
WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April
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… $2 million in grants in April, WMU trustees learned at their June 3 meeting. Grants for research led the way, … mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support came in at $53,700, … funded awards to $26,923,255. May and June grants are still to be added before the June 30 end of the year. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633
U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability
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… U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability … will appear at newsstands late this month. The rankings are based on 16 criteria that include academic reputation, … universities. Washington Monthly bases its rankings on what schools are doing for their students and the country, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34886
WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
College of Arts and Sciences
… certificate Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The tribal governance certificate was announced at an event … “When we began partnering with (the tribes), we wondered what type of things WMU could do to support them,” says Dr. … and public management to ensure a well-rounded context. “We are currently planning cohorts which will include …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601
WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— WMUK 102.1 FM , the regional NPR station from Western Michigan University, … schedules for both channels, WMUK and Classical WMUK, are available at WMUK.org/2020 . WMUK has been dedicated to … tell compelling stories. The changes “are an extension of what WMUK has always done: serve as a vital public service …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57354
WMU to confer 1,260 degrees during summer commencement
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… (not verified) on Summer 2016 commencement ceremonies are set for Saturday, June 25. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant … Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the summer 2016 ceremonies. The University will confer 1,269 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32989