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Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… team, made up of representatives from across campus, has worked to create a more supportive climate surrounding … distress. Participating in the Equity in Mental Health Framework (EMHF), a national pilot implementation project that … specifically those related to mental health resources and social programming. They also launched an online diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… companies that have a great business model and a higher social purpose. Walker, a 2023 finance graduate from … pursuits in college, WMU’s Starting Gate. “The workshops and support from Starting Gate have been pivotal … to connect with mentors, allowing me to gain valuable external perspectives that have greatly contributed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… experiences.   WMU Study Abroad hosted a Gilman Scholarship Workshop on September 12, 2025. There, Pell Grant recipients learned about the application process, workshopped their applications and gained tips for creating … language learning while exploring Japan’s rich cultural and social traditions.    One of Severe’s favorite memories was …

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

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… support for students, faculty and staff focused on social, emotional and physical well-being. A post-election … areas. "Our commonality is that we're Broncos, and that we work together. That's pretty powerful in itself, so I think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… recruitment, admissions and immigration support. The office works in collaboration with various university departments, … to help you thrive academically, personally and socially." Daphne Mariano's parents came with her to Spring …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… have conducted research or engaged in projects, usually working closely with Western faculty members. One student … of behavioral neuroscience, among other things. Another worked with a faculty member to learn about the structure of … and administration— Robert Carico of Jackson, Michigan Social work— Eva Fotieo of Grand Rapids, Michigan Sociology— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

WellTrack app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A global pandemic, a heated election year, social justice issues—there’s a lot weighing on everyone’s … of college students completed by the Healthy Minds Network and American College Health Association found the … we’re realizing more and more that we have to do prevention work, and we hope that through this app students can start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61381

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… the Cold Case Program has a proven track record of results, working alongside detectives to resolve two cold homicide … then, students have contributed nearly 10,000 hours of work every semester to investigations that have gone cold … them for their work while also providing valuable career advancement opportunities.  Representatives …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… , Department of English  Dr. Jennifer Harrison , School of Social Work  Jeremy Hierholzer , Department of Aviation Sciences  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860

Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

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… Michigan University is celebrating two individuals whose work has advanced the University’s global engagement … Ari-Gur and Chef Andrew Francisco are committed to the work of making people from faraway places feel at home in … materials technologies, earning global recognition. Her work has taken her to countries such as Russia, Finland, New …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco