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WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise

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… earned "with distinction" status in the annual awards program that was established in 2006. In Michigan, only … us build that concept into our academic and extracurricular programs for students," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "It is no coincidence that both WMU and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… initiative, part of its International Academic Partnership Program. WMU's international enrollment will also benefit from scholarship programs offered through the government of Iraq, … with students. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study abroad during the 2011-12 academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017

Legislature invests $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU

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… difference in our state's future," said WMU President John M. Dunn at the event. "We're grateful to our local … water supply wells for an expanding population," says John Yellich , director of the Michigan Geological Survey. … supplies, development of a long-term carbon sequestration program and rediscovery of a large potash deposit. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35323

WMU student receives $10,000 accountancy scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… WMU student receives $10,000 accountancy scholarship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of Business, recently received a competitive $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight … monetary penalties must be used to fund a merit scholarship program for students in accredited accounting degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68477

Free college-level humanities courses being offered

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… Michigan University's 2014-15 Humanities for Everybody program is offering low- to moderate-income residents in the … to pursue a GED or college entry or obtain financial aid or scholarships. Increased knowledge of public institutions of … Housing Services, Open Doors Kalamazoo, and the John E. Fetzer Institute Grant of the Kalamazoo Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18415

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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… Station (more than 10,000 students)   Best Program Director: Caity Ahearne   Best On-Air Personality: … in the projects we make.”   Caity Ahearne , the station’s program director, agrees.   “What makes WIDR special is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence

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… the University’s first elders in residence— part of a new program supported by the Native American Heritage Fund.   … support is so important,” adds Greymountain. “This program will help to create a culture of understanding and … and communities as teachers.”    The Elders in Residence program provides opportunities for students to connect with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/native-american-elders-residence-robin-greymountain-shannon-martin

In Memoriam, fall 2024

W Magazine

… , BA ‘75, MSLS ‘76, Jan. 21, 2024, Fort Mill, SC Peter John Popovich , BS ‘82, March 19, 2024, Pleasant Hill, CA  …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/memoriam-fall-2024

WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event

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… Mich.—Today, Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn will join President Barack Obama, the First … promote college completion and a $30 million AmeriCorps program that will improve low-income students' access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460

A celebration of Asian arts and community coming to Miller Auditorium

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Haenicke Institute for Global Education, works to enhance scholarship and knowledge of East Asia, as well as provide … also facilitates short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/spring-gala-26