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Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

News

… Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars Submitted … to honor. Their groundbreaking research and passionate commitment to their fields and students make them truly … knowledge of pharmacology of addictive substances, her command of the behavioral experimental literature, and her … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether challenging them to grow outside their comfort zones or taking time to personally counsel students … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU campus and give international students the opportunity to practice social English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer numerous global engagement … public. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… by Megan Looker on (March 2020)  Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education : Distance … and on-demand fitness options to keep the Western community healthy and active. (March 2020) Units across WMU … above. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most … and the Faculty Senate. The 2017 Presidential Scholars come from across Michigan as well as other U.S. states. Some … She began her interest in theatre in high school, where she worked on more than 20 shows in four years. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted … freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … Youth Symphony in June to Austria and the Czech Republic, where the group will perform concerts in Salzburg, Austria; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Gabe Bresnahan, a marketing student, was able to lead planning and execution of a community event at the Children's Nature Playscape, … experience is something that will be a launching pad to wherever they're going next," she says.  In addition to

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72461

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted … freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … poor or disabled. Her most recent trip took her to Jamaica, where she worked at a deaf village affiliated with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… called HIL 2.0, will continue work focusing on two major outcomes—developing a strong pool of practicing school leaders … this year," says  Dr. Jianping Shen , co-principal investigator and project director. "We found that HIL 1.0 increased … practices for student success.  It is also designed to complement and help schools achieve their district strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Get a taste of Kalamazoo restaurants and live entertainment

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… 25-27. KALAMAZOO—Food from 30 area restaurants offering a total of nearly 200 items will be featured at the Taste of … free each day before 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $3 from 4 to 7 p.m. and $6 after 7 p.m.
 Friday and Saturday admission … is hosted by the Kalamazoo Jaycees. Visit tasteofkalamazoo.com for more information. Contact: Deanne Puca July 18, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8237