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New director named for Soga Japan Center

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… Institute for Global Education. Yoshida, whose appointment was effective Sept. 2, is a founding member of the center … level and focuses his research on war and memory as well as modern and early modern East Asia and Japan. The Soga center is an interdisciplinary unit designed to promote knowledge of Japan to the WMU community, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18866

Graduate, professional school fair coming up

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… how to strengthen their application to graduate, law or medical schools may attend one of three workshops set for 3 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Bernhard … and North Dormitory Road. For more information , including a list of participating schools, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43330

WMU interior designers bring home national honors

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… WMU interior designers bring home national honors Submitted by Deanne … KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University took home four awards, including first place for the University's new Charles C. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10802

Medieval Institute Publications partners with De Gruyter

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… Medieval Institute Publications partners with De Gruyter … titles MIP produces in late antiquity, medieval and early modern literature. The partnership will allow MIP to expand … to enter this new partnership with De Gruyter and look forward to expanding MIP's international presence," says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48077

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you to deliver a presentation over Zoom might have … with their laptop and spreadsheets sprawled across the kitchen table. Quick tips for success Create structure: … difficult in families with multiple children, but having a designated space for learning can improve engagement as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. … students can apply their knowledge in authentic, real-world settings. She says teaching is most impactful when it is … academic communities. The award’s eligibility criteria are designed to highlight the many ways faculty contribute to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

'Station Eleven' is selection for WMU's 2016-17 book read

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… Read selection and a finalist for both the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award. All of WMU's first-year … "Imaginary Worlds and Real Insights." Discussions are set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 in the … Lakes 20 years after a devastating flu pandemic wipes out modern civilization. The troupe is dedicated to keeping the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35228

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… Flynn on Located at 2618 W. Michigan Avenue, a new mural designed by Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, puts Bronco pride on full … in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever worked on. Students … Zenz himself understands the importance of building a broad set of professional skills. While earning his degree in art, …

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

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a safety-first approach in developing products specifically designed to tackle the challenges of driving in adverse … accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … could provide improved safety in transportation and set out to secure funding to commercialize their products. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents

WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand 

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… WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand  Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dick DeVos and WMU President Russ Kavalhuna commemorate the … Aviation Academy (WMAA) today announced a new partnership designed to help meet a sustained need …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/west-michigan-aviation-academy-college-aviation-launch-pilot-pathway