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New report reveals WMU faculty, researcher perspectives on open access publishing

University Libraries

… Western faculty, staff and graduate student experiences with open access publishing. The survey received 192 … not only expands its reach to global audiences, but it can help remove barriers for learners and other researchers … to move the work forward. However, open access publishing can have financial considerations, as researchers often pay …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/open-access-report

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

News

… of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event Submitted by Deanne … Morehouse College at just 16 years old and became the youngest legislator in South Carolina history at age 22. … those of us who fight for freedom, we are aware that you cannot fight violence with more violence. Instead, we must …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood education), with stability growing up. Similarly, she is a constancy for … a lot of people in that office that are ready to help you," says Eishen. "Because of them, I started to become a … Eishen is a living example of how mentorship and support can define an educator's journey. To those looking to enter …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia … command widespread respect, provide inspiration to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public … "From Lansing to Washington, Matt demonstrated that he can lead and inspire a large team in turbulent times" he …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective Submitted by Erin Flynn … season, I was presented with transfer options and significant NIL opportunities, but thanks to the support from the … it’s a practical experience in business that I don’t think you can get elsewhere.” Supporting the next generation of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling Submitted by Cindy Wagner on If … need in terms of lacking good treatment options, then we can try to intervene to prevent the deterioration from … about how drugs distribute in the body and how they can be effective in treating disease. The goal of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/alex-ferguson-mathematical-modeling

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

News

… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … by DeCamp. "His expertise in the field has made a significant impact on my (honors) thesis, and I can imagine it … to many that states, 'Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' Well, that sums …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

News

… pride. Western's observance was planned in collaboration with Kalamazoo College and other area community … Wilson , emeritus professor and former director of Africana Studies at Western, and Dr. Michelle Johnson , who … that is important to know—for everyone," Carpenter says. "You have to educate and take steps forward, literally maybe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

News

… high school students will soon get a jump start on college with Western Michigan University’s Bronco Buds program. Over … faculty there, for example, while aspiring entrepreneurs can check out Schneider Hall, home to the Haworth College of … and we want to open not just windows but doors for all the youth we work with.” Western also received a $13.7 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… as a peer educator at the  Zhang Career Center as well as with WMU Housing and Residence Life, gaining influential … advice to incoming students is to get involved as soon as you can,” he says. “I know it's scary but put yourself in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship