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WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… led study abroad programming last year.  WMU Study Abroad supported 30 faculty-led trips in the '24-'25 academic year, … staff and graduate students have dedicated their time to designing WMU courses with an international component, which … aviation history!” says Aviation in France student, Reggie Dancy .    College of Arts and Sciences   Dr. Zoann …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… of expertise makes her suited to WMU’s mission of supporting students throughout their academic journey. … sure that students are not only recruited but are also supported throughout their time here.” For Salomonson, the … factor in her decision to join WMU. “Western sets students up for success. The investment in infrastructure, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships up to $5,000 to support students of limited financial means to participate in … broadens the student populations that study abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise be able to …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'

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… Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cast members of "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" KALAMAZOO—"Puppet Up! – Uncensored," … puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026

2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48322

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… among the first of its kind, could give the company a leg up in the commercial products recycling arena. "It gives us … Research Turske and his team of researchers spent a year digging through trash to examine recycling habits in Wood … One of the main findings of Turske's study involved signage placed near recycling centers. Data showed people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved

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… safely. If we can galvanize the campus population to stand up and help in varied situations, from dangerous drinking to … Obtain the education necessary to know what to do. Step up and make a difference. The program will kick off this … community as everyday heroes. The posters will be put up around WMU in mid-August as student leaders return to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611

Major changes to campus in store for returning students

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… students return...they will certainly experience a few significant changes to the campus footprint," says Peter … management. Numerous changes Students who used to drive up West Michigan Avenue in front of the Bernhard Center and … project. Additional parking has been created to make up for the loss of parking spaces near Sindecuse Health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1361

Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and equipment on a smaller scale without having to interrupt their commercial production lines,” says Dr. Kecheng Li … recyclable and result in paper products such as disposable cups, take-out containers and produce boxes ending up in … product, but it also has the potential to provide significant benefits for our planet as this renewable, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/paper-pilot-plant-engineering-sustainable-products-0