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Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… at Western Michigan University, was one of 11 international scholars chosen for the Core Fellowship Program at the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies.  As … other administrative duties while collaborating with scholars across the globe representing diverse fields of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140

First Health Career Connections cohort to be celebrated

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… Mich.—The first cohort in a new Health Career Connections program at Western Michigan University will be celebrated … for 2017. The luncheon will be attended by WMU President John M. Dunn , other WMU officials, leaders from state … us." Those accepted into WMU's program receive full scholarships that cover tuition, and on-campus housing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40737

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John and Joseph Barnett KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. WMU alumnus Stephen John of Portage and senior Joseph Barnett of Kalamazoo … This past year has been one of significant activity for John and Barnett, as they have developed their company AIM …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… it not been for her outreach and kind explanation of the program. While graduate education is not an easy path, she … says Dr. Krystin S. R. Martens , assistant professor of program evaluation at Michigan State University.     … Ph.D. candidate in the Interdisciplinary Evaluation Program at Western.   For more WMU news, arts and events, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards

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… with Ascension Borgess Health. A group of 2013 Medallion Scholars , all members of the Lee Honors College, won the … Leaders of Kalamazoo, through Communities in Schools. The scholars have focused on engendering a college-going … student over a three-year period. A group of 2013 Medallion Scholars, from left: Zach Witherspoon, Marine Bolliet, Josh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… like the  Zhang Career Center , the  Business Externship Program , and the various business registered student … Conference in 2025, and I was selected for the Accounting Scholars Development Program hosted in Washington D.C. by Howard University in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients

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… Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and center, welcoming recipients of a new full academic scholarship for those attending select schools on Grand … Rapids Community Foundation's (GRFC)   Challenge Scholars  program. WMU will offer two full-tuition scholarships per …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… today from Meijer to create a hub for the food marketing program, which will benefit food marketing students, faculty and industry partners. The food marketing program uses Experience-Driven Learning to help students … the industry. “We are proud to support WMU’s food marketing program and invest in the next generation of industry …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

Student-designed neonatal ventilator wins two more prestigious awards

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Stephen John and Joseph Barnett KALAMAZOO, Mich.—NeoVent, a low-cost … latest win for their invention, Joseph Barnett and Stephen John earned a $10,000 cash prize. The two will be honored at … respiratory distress. About NeoVent The winning design by John and Barnett was inspired by the designers' experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25963

Save the date for Fall Convocation

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… ninth president. Convocation day starts with a morning program that includes Teaching and Learning Bash … ideas in the classroom. To register for a morning program event, visit wapps.wmich.edu/workshops . Direct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40724