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Scholarship in action: Research highlights

University Libraries

… Templar, known for its exploits during the Crusades, was a powerful monastic military and financial order. The … Archives by an Italian scholar in 2001. The discovery was a significant finding for scholars studying the infamous … her perspective during the “Who Owns Research Information?” panel discussion in October 2025. During Open Access Week in …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-research-highlights

WMU community shows up big to welcome new Broncos to campus

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… as they moved their students into residence halls. There was plenty of furniture assembling as students settled into … Band, students and community members packing campus with swag under their arms and smiles on their faces—Western … who plans to display his piece of the ribbon on the wall in his room. “Honestly, I never thought that I’d …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/fall-welcome-broncos-move-2026

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

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… The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue and checking out high fashion … Michigan University fashion design and development student was recently whisked away for a once-in-a-lifetime … fashion industry, including entry into select runway shows, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

Students plan educational event to highlight and combat oppression

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… Nov. 29 , on Western Michigan University's main campus. The Wall of Oppression program will take place at the Campus … will have an opportunity to physically knock down the Wall of Oppression, symbolically demolishing oppression in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3049

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II Submitted by Erin Flynn on A memorial in Walwood Hall … sacrifice. Paige Warner adds a wooden star to the memorial wall. "It's about respect," says Paige Warner , executive … facilities management, crafted new trim to better hold the panels in place. Warner then ordered wooden stars to replace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

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… Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rageh … year's slam is focusing on the theme "Power To the Press: Watchdogs of Democracy" and will engage students in topics … advisor for Amnesty International tasked with investigating war crimes and human rights abuses during crises. Her work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … Programming. Participants are invited to engage with a panel of campus community members on the topic of cultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

Film and discussion to focus on sexual assault in U.S. military

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… assault in U.S. military Submitted by Deanne Puca on A panel discussion will follow the screening of "The Invisible War" KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will be the host for a screening and panel discussion of "The Invisible War," a documentary about sexual assault in the U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6333

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

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… opportunities to partner with industry professionals. "It was just this beautiful marriage of being able to combine … Winning designs Students presented their inventions to a panel of judges as well as potential investors from the … receiving patent filings include everything from a wall-mounted home energy tracker to a text translation …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … me," he wrote years later in a scholarship application.  "I was very nervous as I boarded the plane with my mother, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos