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Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation

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… off on one faculty resignation and sabbaticals for two administrators who are returning to the faculty. Faculty … Health Center, 20 years, effective Feb. 28, 2015. Jonathan Epstein , physician, Sindecuse Health Center, 10 years, … 2015. Margie A. Glenn , utility person, Dining Services-cash operations, 15 years, effective Jan. 9, 2015. George R. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22611

2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… experience part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, … as well as is empowering. Businesses know this, which is why, according to QS Global, over 80 percent of employers … representatives from non-WMU organizations providing more than 100 study and work programs conducted worldwide. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48322

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the … students are facing a career future that's changing faster than ever before. According to a study by the Brookings … the benefits of a liberal arts education in making students better critical thinkers and problem solvers and more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… University, the International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies.  Books on display at the ICMS Exhibits Hall. This year marks the 60th … the International Congress on Medieval Studies, where more than 2,000 medieval scholars from around the world are …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

New agreement provides Macomb Community College students direct path to WMU degrees

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… health. “The benefit of the new institutional agreement is it allows for WMU and Macomb to sign new agreements at … articulation agreements Western has entered, which for more than a decade have included some 15 institutions throughout … our community,” he says. “Growth in this area allows us to better serve our fellow Michiganders.” A degree in public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69490

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… a hydrogeology field course in 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow … members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 grant to better understand how students use 3D spatial thinking … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brandon Bussi … as I am. So everything that I work toward is all to try and better his life in some way." Bussi hopes his helmet … with the job of being an athlete; you have a bit of a bigger platform to speak about what you think is right," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… those skills have not typically been taught in school. This will change in Michigan in coming years. In June, Gov. … is evident in those who struggle with it—which is more than half of Americans. The Financial Industry Regulatory … Michigan is looking to put the next generation in a better position to navigate the stressors of modern life. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

MBA program tops list for sustainability education

Haworth College of Business

… MBA program tops list for sustainability education Submitted by Samantha … business models, recognized WMU in its 16th Annual Better World MBA ranking. The Haworth College of Business … location to earn a MBA and is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51047

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… has changed just about everything. A new organization is working to make sure basic necessities aren’t on that … about two dozen students, demand has grown to more than 400. “The students are amazing,” says Famiano. “Many … “We also maintain contact with University administration to better support each other and figure out the best ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964