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WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… emergencies. Extreme or severe weather (e.g., tornado warnings). School closure notifications. Messages required … hinder an investigation or have the potential to place additional people at risk). On-campus advisory messages (i.e., … to opt in or change your alert and advisory notification settings. How to opt in To receive WMU Alerts or advisory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Senior human resource management major Madison Petroff  from Roseville, Michigan, is many things—a … case competition opportunities, has been one of the most rewarding parts of Petroff’s time at WMU Haworth. “I started … to excellence has left a lasting impact on DECA at WMU and set an incredible example for future members to follow.” A …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… a Western Michigan University art professor for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Grinwis, a gifted painter and sculptor as well as a … During his long tenure at WMU, Grinwis primarily taught design, advanced design and watercolor. In 1980, he traveled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280

Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from … Western Michigan University for more than academics. It was about finding a place that would support her through … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

WMU instructor, students team up to build a better bone model

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… to build a better bone model Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Walcott, a master faculty specialist who teaches anatomy and commissioned the bone model, indicates where the ethmoid is located in the skull. … needed a bone model that was both intricate and free of design flaws. A group of engineering students needed a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36967

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… Mich.—In keeping with the University’s commitment to providing an affordable and high-quality education, the Western … operating budget of $379 million for the fiscal year set to begin July 1 and set housing rates. Though the state … return on investment over a lifetime—in a person’s wages, their social mobility and their health. So our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila … how it functions effectively.  Blending a stint at the Walt Disney Co . with what he learned as a student … is that I get to wear multiple hats -- with marketing on designing new front-line uniforms or anniversary pins for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila

Instructor Joel Boyd gives his "last lecture" before retirement

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… About the Haenicke Institute for Global Education      The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/12/joel-boyd-final-lecture

Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees set tuition during its June 12 meeting. KALAMAZOO—Acting at … to increase both tuition and required fees for 2013-14 in a way that will keep WMU the best value among Michigan's 15 … our students deserve. This is one of only five Carnegie-designated research universities in Michigan, and we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

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… Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification Submitted by … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Valley Dining Center was awarded a Gold certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, demonstrating continued support for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584