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Ethics Center announces book clubs for fall

Study of Ethics in Society

… education, lessons from literature for living a good life, and working with artificial intelligence.  The … to register . “ What Universities Owe Democracy ”   by Ronald J. Daniels , the president of Johns Hopkins University, … WMU News online. Contact: Sandra L Borden September 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics

WMU food marketing program wins industry award

Haworth College of Business

… marketing program is being recognized for industry exceptionalism by Progressive Grocer . The organization highlights outstanding grocers, suppliers, service … Awards. Western’s food marketing program received the 2024 Impact Award for Educational Support and Learning …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/progressive-grocer-impact-award

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2025, matching last year’s record … out of the city with friends and classmates,” she says. Elizabeth Hoefs studies abroad in Lyon, France . Elizabeth … who were awarded the Gilman Scholarship include Aaliyah Goodman , Flor Romero , Tyson Schoen and Tania Vasquez …

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

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum … financial literacy education in high schools beginning in 2024. Students will be required to take a personal finance … in a better position to navigate the stressors of modern life. Todd Mora, program manager of the Sanford Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors … even when disheartened. Margo Burrows served as the producer of this documentary.  “For almost anyone who sees … invited to screen “BLEED OUT” for the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland next year. A White House … visit  WMU News  online.  Contact: Kayla Lambert January 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… legacy Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Trailblazing alumna Merze Tate whose legacy will be celebrated at Western on … Composition and Communication, the world’s largest organization devoted to the study of writing.  Gardner serves as … WMU News  online. Contact: Bonnie Pfingst February 2, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… for the chance to win one of three cash prizes and international publication.   Visitors can print a … around the world.   Upon submission, students will be considered for one of the three prizes: $550 to the jury’s … , visit WMU News online.   Contact: Grace Florinchi October 13, 2025

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… people who lived under a changing judicial system as that nation gained independence from Spanish rule. Her journey … 30 cities.   During one of her research visits to Oxford’s Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest archives, the … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Kevin Bunkley July 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

News

… to address these concerns within the system," says  Dr. Anna Yelick , assistant professor of social work and Title … and retention of dedicated professionals," says  Elizabeth Hertel , MDHHS director. "A program like this has the … State University. Western's first cohort will begin in fall 2024. Those interested in participating should  contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

News

… are researching in his lab. “For Michigan to lead the nation and win the war for talent, we must close the talent … hardware. Western aerospace engineering student Eliza Eaton developed a passion for EV technology through her … wind.  The U.S. Department of Energy recently released its 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which showed clean …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions