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Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… his cap and gown. The newly minted graduate of Western Michigan University surprised his family Dec. 13 with a gift … Valley, it would be unreal. I know I took ‘The History of Michigan ’ ' class three times!” he says. “School just … doors,” says Tate. “Hopefully this leads to something bigger and better, and my kids can see the reward from it.”   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship

College of Fine Arts

… that bridges centuries of musical tradition, 2024 Western Michigan University alumnus Zachary Earle has been named the … shaped by formative experiences and mentorship. A Michigan native, he studied under Will Preece of the Grand Rapids Symphony before enrolling at Western Michigan University. Here, he earned his Bachelor of Music …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/07/earle-scholarship-award

Supply chain student earns prestigious industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Western Michigan University supply chain management student Karen … That same drive has now earned Xospa, a Macomb, Michigan native, the Transportation Club of Detroit (TCD) …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/xospa-supplychain-transportationclubscholarship-2025

Sindecuse Health Center Offers Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations

Sindecuse Health Center

… COVID-19 Vaccinations Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Western Michigan University’s Sindecuse Health Center is offering …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/news/2025/09/flu-covid-2025-26

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees today appointed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D. , as the 10th president of Western Michigan University, bringing to the role an unmatched blend … the right leader at the right time,” says Trustee James Liggins Jr. , who co-chaired PSAC. “We have a president-elect …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University faculty have been selected for the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2025 Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO - Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global … Segal , associate professor in the department of history at Michigan State University, will present. Campus and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/international-education-week-2025

Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

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… Mich.—As she hosts her senior gallery exhibition, Western Michigan University art student Hope Donovan is curating a … Spindler Hall. “Hillel has chosen me to represent Western Michigan University for global events in New York and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-art-museum-management-hope-donovan

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… of collaborators from Fort St. Joseph. Photo courtesy of Michigan Economic Development Corporation “These awardees are helping us build a stronger Michigan by preserving the places and stories that define … invest. Historic preservation is key to our   ‘Make   it in Michigan’   strategy of supporting jobs, growing local …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… experience Submitted by Erin Flynn on Located at 2618 W. Michigan Avenue, a new mural designed by Brad Zenz, … off a hockey national championship, a new homage to Western Michigan University is taking shape near Main Campus. On the … side of the Campus Pointe strip mall, at Howard Street and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint brushes are hard …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art