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Internationally recognized communication researcher to visit campus

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An internationally recognized expert in the communication field will visit Western Michigan University to talk about newspaperwomen in the era of women's liberation. Dr. Katherine Miller , professor at … of stress and support, compassionate communication and caregiving. Miller has published more than 60 journal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21734

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. The pair will be recognized as recipients of … in Contemporary American Culture," and his work has appeared in Studies in American Culture, Harrington's Gay Men's … students to be actively engaged in the learning and connect what he is teaching to real-world experiences, according to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Western’s ‘Golden Girls’ soar through cross-country air race

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s all-female pilot team , the “Golden Girls,” successfully completed all seven legs ofof women’s air racing not only inspired me to pursue a career in aviation but also became a mission I am proud to … I highly encourage everyone to push their limits and see what can be made of it.” Evon also reflected on her …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/golden-girls-soar-through-cross-country-air-race

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer … student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running a youth theatre program—it's a tale as old … production from scratch in just two weeks. "I'm doing what I love," says Austin, who juggles the workload of Unity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open textbooks by Western faculty … by Dr. Mariola Pérez de la Cruz . These new open textbooks are free to use for Western students and learners … that additional titles will be published in 2024 and 2025. “With publication of these first two books we are really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn (right) hands the Presidential Medallion over to Montgomery (left) … norm with all universities," Montgomery said, "But it is what makes this place and this community special ... One … alumni groups since taking office Aug. 1. He said it is apparent to him that there is a real desire among members of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international … approach to learning mathematics. Participants have the rare chance to study alongside esteemed Hungarian scholars … see how far you've come. And good luck to everyone pursuing what they love.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

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

Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award

Haworth College of Business

… excellence award Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer, professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion major at Western Michigan … award bestowed on faculty here at WMU, so we know firsthand what an impactful instructor she is to her students. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68199

University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17

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… Western Michigan University have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest … on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic year's Semiannual Make a … years, she has worked tirelessly with students to learn what the barriers are that they are facing," that nominator …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945

Western adds leaders for enrollment management and government affairs

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… University has appointed two new leaders to help oversee areas critical to the institution's enrollment management and government … building those campus relationships again and finding out what we need to share with state and federal legislators …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68007