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New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… "Our natural resources are all geologically based," notes John Yellich , director of the Michigan Geological Survey, … and protect our natural resources," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "But without the ability to take full … success. Development of a long-term carbon sequestration program with the U.S. Department of Energy. Yellich says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… a faculty member in Western’s K-12 educational leadership program, Geier brings his research directly into the classroom. His ongoing scholarship helps prepare current and future school leaders …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Eight Western Michigan … “The Gilman Scholarship improves access to study abroad programs for students with high financial need, increasing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… that will allow WMU to offer several high-profile academic programs at FSW's Charlotte County, Florida, campus. The alliance will provide integrated programs based on the community's need and impact on … economic development. During the event, WMU President John M. Dunn and FSW President Jeff Allbritten will speak …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

Paper tech meeting to highlight 100 percent job placement for grads

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… 100 percent job placement rate and $230,000 in annual scholarships will provide the backdrop Tuesday, Sept. 10, … Dance Project and students from the WMU Musical Theatre Program. Other events during the day include the … Engineering. To register or for more information , contact John F. Bergin, foundation managing director, at (414) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8998

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

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… retirement.   Cristine Thomas Cristine Thomas Thomas, program manager in the Department of Geological and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… part of the fourth annual Trailblazer Student Recognition program , including senior MacKenzie King , of Vicksburg, … 2018 Presidential Scholar and is the recipient of numerous scholarships from the Haworth College of Business and the … the 49th annual Michigan Society for Neuroscience with Dr. John Jellies, WMU professor of biological sciences, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46637

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … are taking notice. Two professors are among talented scholars recently tapped by federal programs to lead and … research, and lead to new discoveries and innovations." The scholars who work on these projects must look at the natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… the paper industry and the paper science and engineering program," says Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president for … certification site for their How2Recycle product labeling program. The fiber recycling plant is named for the managing director of WMU's Paper Technology Foundation, John Bergin . Bergin is another WMU paper engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not … for the 2015-16 academic year through a prestigious federal scholarship. Alex Gibson will receive a David L. Boren … studies. He is WMU's fifth Boren Award recipient since the program was founded in 1994. His $16,500 scholarship will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417