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WMU Theatre students bring medieval-inspired production to Switzerland for international debut

Theatre

… of Medieval Theatre (IFTM), held triennially, gathers scholars and performers from around the world to explore … workshops and discussions alongside leading international scholars, further enriching their educational and creative … WMU Theatre’s appearance at the IFTM underscores the program’s reputation for fostering innovative work for all …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/07/bookofsilence-switzerland

Former legislator, Michigan League director to speak

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… University School of Social Work's 2013 Whitney Young Jr. Scholars Program. Gilda Jacobs, director and CEO of the Michigan … In 1971 the School of Social Work established a student scholars program in his name to recognize students whose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5672

Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Recital Hall. The annual event includes WMU President John M. Dunn 's State of the University address along with … of other campus-wide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholars, Distinguished Faculty Scholar and the recipients … members who have been honored since the start of the award program. A similar program, the WMU Alumni Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

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… Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not … studying in Russia this fall through a prestigious federal scholarship. Jared Sipes , a senior from Kalamazoo, received … $5,000 through that U.S. Department of State scholarship program. Gilman Scholarships support those who have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10903

Generous gift expands University art collection

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… art collection Submitted by Erin Flynn on More than 200 of John Kollig's paintings and drawings are now part of the University art collection. John Kollig looks at the paintings in his collection, which … Bianca Misuraca inventories paintings. More than 200 of John Kollig's paintings and drawings are now part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282

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

Two University musical ensembles join forces for upcoming concert

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… Wire will premiere "Aggravated Avians" by faculty composer John C. Griffin , commissioned by the ensemble. KLOrk will … at Princeton University, to write this piece for KLOrk. The program will also include "Songs of Loss for Soprano, … "The Widening Gyre for large ensemble and electronics" by John Gibson . Bullock Music Performance Institute The Dalton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2940

Conference on healthcare information technology returns to WMU

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… Human Services. Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict, John Halamka, CIO of Harvard's medical school, will replace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9631

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

WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship

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… WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Alexis Hess says … of Business, recently received a competitive $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight … Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, including serving rural villages in Alaska. "This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592