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WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… a large institution and a clear understanding of the work ahead, Edgerton says. “Together, we are poised to … educators. “I’ve spent my life in this state, and I’ve seen how WMU has lifted individuals, families and entire … and to the communities we serve,” Kavalhuna says. “We don’t provide that value once; we provide it every single …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… "That moment has always been in my mind. Regardless of how good your grades are, regardless of anything, you always … "Being able to make a change in people's lives and in the workplace, I think, is really where my drive is," says … As the second executive director of SHARE, Lymon succeeds Donna Odom , who in 2003 created the organization, then …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… While the pandemic extinguished many opportunities to do that physically, Western Michigan University's Richmond … reopens to the public Tuesday, Jan. 19 , featuring the work of Patrick D. Wilson , assistant professor of sculpture … reserved for nationally or internationally touring shows, but the uncertainty of the pandemic led to …

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

WMU lacrosse team goes viral with rock, paper, scissors video

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… (not verified) on WMU's lacrosse team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you settle a lacrosse game canceled by lightning? Rock, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35427

Broncoland video game released during student orientation

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… Using the game, student-players attend classes, eat and work out, make friends, do homework, attend events, and race toward the end of a … by students for students Abbott and a team of more than a dozen students did the programming; art, visual and game …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7508

Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its mark on the world

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… in Kalamazoo in 1996, the same year he was born. "We do custom molding—anything from car wash rollers to crash … knee and hip implants," says Olinger. "As soon as I could work, even though I couldn't really create products yet and … says. "In project management, professors Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto are brilliant with their idea of learning by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57111

Graduate dreams of her next steps

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… ready to make that dream come true. “I always wanted to work in manufacturing. When I was in high school, I was watched a video of how to produce toothpaste, and it was so interesting to me,” … time with employees at Armstrong, WMU power plant and Kellogg’s. As her dream materializes, Jamal keeps her goal at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68624

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… routine. The second floor of the SRC also features an indoor track. Students, faculty and staff can participate in … learning about them and their culture at the same time as working out.”  Senior Cedric Gnamien The ability to learn … my job to stand up for them and make sure they understand how they need to be treated. I feel like my loyalty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… vigil. "I'm really proud of the way the Bronco nation has shown compassion through this tragedy," said WMU President … love in this room for the Spartan family, and it really shows how our University can come together to be there for … unthinkable events and come to terms with them. Let's each do what we can to support each other during that time." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… As she sorted the contents of a box of uncatalogued documents from the 1980s at Bar Convent in York, Dr. Hannah … and their responses “to start their day thinking about how they can use their religious experience to live a better … its best chance of survival.  Read more of Mary Morse's work:   English Birth Girdles: Devotions for Women in …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent