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… Ira Glass to spin stories of 'This American Life' Submitted by Anonymous (not … Jesse Michener) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ira Glass , the creator of the award-winning public radio show "This American Life," … journalism to do things it doesn't usually do. As part of this, Glass will combine his narration of stories from …

… Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to … rhythm, dance instructor Heather Mitchell leads a group of Western Michigan University students in the traditional … the Black Lives Matter movement and civil unrest after the 2020 deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands …

… Free flu shots available to limited number of students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … pick up the tab. The foundation was created by the family of a 5-year-old girl, Alana, who wasn't vaccinated and died of complications related to the flu. It educates the public …

… Internationalize your education in the palm of the mitten Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … various countries and cultures during its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Sunday through … scheduled on the main campus throughout the week by WMU offices and international registered student organizations. …

… development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Rhae-Ann Booker, v ice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at University of Michigan … as superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) in 2020, Leadriane Roby, Ph.D. '12, educational leadership, has …

… Campus event to celebrate life of President Elson S. Floyd Submitted by Anonymous (not … S. Floyd KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The life and accomplishments of Western Michigan University's sixth president, Dr. Elson … cancer. He was 59. Campus colleagues and community friends of the Floyd family as well as the general public are …

… Public presentations to fill dean of libraries position begin Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Mich.—Presentations by candidates to fill the position of dean of University Libraries at Western Michigan University will …

… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion Submitted by … left) with Mexican citizens. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Both Sides of the Fence (Los Dos Lados de la Frontera)," a documentary … Michigan University's main campus. Experts in the field of Mexican/U.S. migration will host a panel discussion …

… School of Music to present annual scholarship benefit concert … will benefit scholarships for students in the School of Music. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music will present its annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular …

… Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk Submitted by Anonymous (not … Hernandez was an at-risk student surviving on the streets of Los Angeles and engulfed in gang culture and deep poverty. He ultimately achieved his educational and professional dreams through perseverance and relocating to the …