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Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Elementary Educators in English Language Arts Award by the  National Council of Teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204

Development leader to discuss perseverance, success in bringing Costco to Kalamazoo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Development leader to discuss perseverance, success in bringing Costco to Kalamazoo Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Perseverance, leadership and success is the topic of the next presentation in Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67091

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through … they are good citizens. You might ask what’s motivating this good behavior? Pride—and a trip to the school store … students participate in myriad activities to both better the communities in which they live as well as build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge Submitted by Erin Flynn on Derek McFall TROY, Mich.—Saving the environment isn't limited to Earth. Derek McFall's out-of-this-world concept fired up scientists at NASA. The Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program … Certification program in the world, and he helped establish WMU’s Food Industry Research and Education Center as the … assisted with the relaunch of in-person industry engagement between WMU students and food industry professionals. Zwanka …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion

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… Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and … recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Diversity Award at this academic year’s Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 . The recipients for the award are Tony Dennis , director of graduate student recruitment and retention; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72744

Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership Submitted by Stacey Anderson on WMU Beta Alpha Psi students annually organize Meet the Firms, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497

WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall

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… WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … to Law program, students may pursue the balance of their legal education at the law school campus of their choice, … announcement about fall classes follows a May 16 agreement between the schools outlining student and employee services, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32560

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

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… 'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus … on Jemele Hill KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acclaimed author and activist Jemele Hill will speak on the campus of Western Michigan … are excited to learn how to be vocal leaders and better take a stand for what is right,” Jones says. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357