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Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book Submitted by … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Adam Mathews , an accomplished geography professor and researcher at Western Michigan … to share that book with students in my classes so they can better understand how light interacts with different land …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

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

WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets

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… WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets Submitted … to become part of a nationwide network that will provide better coordination with government agencies, a uniform set … Keys to Success, the Department of Education convened more than 100 experts to review approaches that could be scaled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal preoccupation with … journals, which also offer a slightly quicker turnaround than drafting a book.   NAVIGATING THE NEXT CHAPTER   While … in these helping professions — doctors and nurses — to better assist people who are in the early stages of grief, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The time is always right to do what is right" is the theme of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. … plans cost $11.50 and can be paid for using Dining Dollars, cash or credit. Contact Emily Hazel for questions. Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702

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

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers … the profession every year, she says, the stakes are higher than ever. "I feel gratitude and joy and I'm very humbled by … 'Who thinks they beat this author or who thinks they wrote better than that author?'" says Hampton. "Seeing their hands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Students Rock the Vote with registration campaign

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… Students Rock the Vote with registration campaign Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Flagpoles and in front of the Bernhard Center. Voter registration and information are the main attractions at the … food, music and entertainment. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. —Voter registration at the Campus Flagpoles, including a mobile …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1581

Renovations to Waldo Library’s programming space launch in July

University Libraries

… event and programming space at the end of July. The project is expected to be completed in May 2025. The majority of the … well-being. The project will create a more flexible space better suited to the variety of activities happening in Waldo Library. “We are excited to be renovating this space for a new purpose,” says Julie Garrison, dean of …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/07/waldo-library-renovations

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

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… online offerings are receiving high marks. The institution is lauded among the top 100 colleges and universities in the … offering online bachelor's degree programs in 2018. Western is tied at No. 96 in the overall online bachelor's … and thrive in all aspects of their lives," says  Dr. Chris Cheatham , interim provost and vice president for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025