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WMU exceeds national average in attracting international students
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… a record total of 283,000 in 2011-12. National trends, new programs factors in increase Dr. Wolfgang Schlör , associate … the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program, which provides scholarships for overseas study, primarily in STEM fields. … details on WMU's international engagement with students and scholars, Schlör says, is the fact that WMU reported …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11325
WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life
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… Wilson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Detroit Tigers owner. Media mogul. John Fetzer's legacy as a successful businessman is widely … its highest honor—the State History Award—for his book, "John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age," which follows … control it," says Wilson. "He funded a kind of exploratory program here at Western … that became part of the basis for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233
Student finalists for $100K Cultivate 269 pitch competition announced
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… away!” says Marcel Fable Price , director of platform and programming at Kalamazoo Forward Ventures. “This truly was … event caps off Western’s Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Week , which showcases the impressive research … vice president for research and innovation at WMU. “Through programs like Cultivate 269, our Broncos are empowered to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/cultivate-269-finalists
Former NBA team president highlights WMU Food Marketing Conference
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… World." The conference kicks off at 4 p.m. Monday with John Phillips , senior vice president of customer supply … by WMU's Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing Program in the Haworth College of Business. Proceeds from the conference support food and CPG marketing scholarships and related program operations. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/258
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence
College of Arts and Sciences
… when founding chair Dr. Lloyd J. Schmaltz established the program and launched its first undergraduate major in … students. A major current focus is fundraising to expand scholarships and endowments that support travel and field … experience since its founding - we are a community of scholars curious and excited about how the Earth works, and …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th
WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Eight Western Michigan … “The Gilman Scholarship improves access to study abroad programs for students with high financial need, increasing …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients
WMU, KVCC sign new degree completion plan for nursing students
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… Terry Curran, Mary Lagerwey, Tim Greene, Earlie Washington, John M. Dunn and Dennis Bertch. KALAMAZOO, … the relationship between the associate degree in nursing program at KVCC and the bachelor’s in nursing program at … about students and their aspirations," said WMU President John M. Dunn at the signing ceremony. "It's about trying to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34866
WMU and Florida Southwestern State College announce alliance
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… that will allow WMU to offer several high-profile academic programs at FSW's Charlotte County, Florida, campus. The alliance will provide integrated programs based on the community's need and impact on … economic development. During the event, WMU President John M. Dunn and FSW President Jeff Allbritten spoke about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35872
College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements
College of Arts and Sciences
… the recipients' outstanding work in teaching, research, scholarship and creative activities. "In recognizing the … event. Celebrating 25 years of service to Western are Dr. John Clark (Department of Political Science), Dr. Gregory … Steven Culver (Department of Mathematics), Dr. John Martino (Department of Mathematics), Dr. Lisa Paulius …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480
'Station Eleven' is selection for WMU's 2016-17 book read
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… a public presentation by "Station Eleven" author Emily St. John Mandel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 , in the Fetzer … live for more than mere survival. So do we all." Emily St. John Mandel Emily St. John Mandel lives in New York City and is a staff writer for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35228