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WMU revamps online master’s in educational and instructional technology emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit

College of Education and Human Development

… Master of Arts in Educational and Instructional Technology program, strengthening its emphasis on project-based … for professionals to earn credit for prior learning. The program’s continued innovation reflects the Western Michigan … the state of Michigan for Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report . The redesigned …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-online-edtech-masters-ai-design-pla

Trustees amend President Dunn's contract and increase his salary

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… its stamp of approval on the leadership of WMU President John M. Dunn , amending his contract and increasing his pay … effect in January 2013. Raise to be donated for student scholarships Following the board meeting Dunn confirmed he … he receives a salary increase he donates back for student scholarships, the cumulative total of his pay increases …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3372

Trustees evaluate Dunn with high praise for leadership record

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… approved a positive annual evaluation for WMU President John M. Dunn . Reading a prepared statement from the board, … of Trustees is pleased with the performance of President John Dunn and with WMU under his leadership," Miller said. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11934

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… path for her. A lover of problem-solving and investigative programming, Ekblaw has a deep appreciation for how integral … and experience of its team members. Ekblaw contributes via programming and technical initiatives, supporting the … says Ekblaw.  For information about cybersecurity programs at WMU, visit the cybersecurity program website . …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community

Art Hop offers chance to tour medical school campus, view featured art

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… of two artists on display at the medical school's W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus, which is located at 300 Portage St. Both of the featured artists— Rufus Snoddy and  John Mooy — will be on site for Art Hop.   The Art Hop is … Los Angeles. His work has been exhibited internationally. John Mooy John Mooy is a master storyteller, writer and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23017

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

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… college search. An audition in Chicago for WMU’s theatre program sealed the deal.   “I did several auditions, and … being my favorite. I really connected with the head of our program, Jay Berkow ,” he remembers. “Then I came and toured and absolutely fell in love with the program and the theatre; I just knew this is where I wanted …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… colleagues and students, and learning about the support programs offered on 12 college campuses in Michigan. The day … of foster care. The center also includes the acclaimed Seita Scholars program, which now annually supports some 160 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate

International Student and Scholar Services

… 2015-16 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. All of the award recipients were selected on the … an alumnus of WMU's Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program who graduated from Marshall High School. He was … Fulbright. Since then it has given about 360,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists and scientists the opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26488

Alumni competing in goalball at Paralympics in Rio

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… competing in the Paralympic Games, which run Sept. 7-18. John Kusku , a 2007 graduate; Joseph Hamilton , a 2002 … sports camps and competing in WMU goalball tournaments. John Kusku Kusku, of Commerce Township, was born with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34778

Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU

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… Bank Breakfast Series at Western Michigan University. John Shagonaby , a 1997 WMU graduate and chief executive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/62