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Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… , who retired in 2005 as vice president of worldwide government relations for the Kellogg Co., self-published … the unsavory view the public has of lobbyists, Franklin does not shy away from that view. "I run right at it," he … or don't like us, we're fundamental to the system. That's what makes the system go." George Franklin Franklin served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… of administrative experience in Mason, Tara exemplifies what it means to be a servant leader,” says  Myriah   Lillie … System, a data-informed framework designed to identify and support students at risk of academic challenges. Through … investment being made in every child,” says  Kristin   Higgins , instructional coach and teacher. Becker-Utess will …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/tara-becker-utess-alumni-state-award-assistant-principal-secondary-education

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… I sit back and look at the entirety, I think, where's the time gone. It's been a lot of fun. It's fun to have the … . Houghton also invites neighborhood organizations to share what's currently happening in their community. Sharing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need

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… populations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just seven years ago, Aunner Calderón didn't speak a word of English. On … children's books, which were all he could understand at the time, watched movies in English and listened to American … says. "She has helped me understand that being a doctor doesn't make you a good human being; being human makes you a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace … finally what to do with them, you're excited to be able to go into the classroom and apply it.," The College of … of a new program manager and will hire additional part-time and full-time faculty and support personnel. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… in various groups on campus about why they’re voting and what questions they’ve heard from their peers about the … just a feeling that our voices don't matter, the young vote doesn't matter, but that's not true. Elections are won so narrowly that literal coin tosses are used sometimes to determine the winner. So students should know that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… saw his creative vision come to life. "The translation from what you think it's going to be to what it ends up feeling like at full scale is … Gallery is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday during that same time period, as well as by appointment Wednesday and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… if WMU is closed Submitted by Deanne Puca on Click this logo in GoWMU to register your phone number in the WMU Alert system. … or both, depending on the delivery options chosen at sign-up. In addition, all students and faculty and staff members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50437

Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness

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… a yoga class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed all gyms and athletic … that action, says University Recreation Director Amy Seth , doesn't mandate inaction. "Staying active during this difficult time is really important," she says. "Stress can affect our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… in World War II. "It's very strange, but it's a great time to be an archaeologist or a forensic anthropologist," … River used to flow all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It doesn't even hit Yuma, Arizona, anymore. And Lake Mead, with … says. "We're in a land of extremes at this point because of what we've done to our climate, and now we're seeing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852