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WMU to offer BSW program in Benton Harbor

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… the degree includes a 400-hour internship at a human service agency or nonprofit organization, providing students … in the state of Michigan, so they can enter the workforce after graduation. Or they may choose to continue their education toward the Master of Social Work degree, which also is offered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23093

How to stay warm in frigid weather

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… How to stay warm in frigid weather Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … University community is urged to take precautions to stay warm and safe in inclement weather. Frostbite can occur with … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying abroad is not only … WMU students. /  Libby Stefanich for Global Education Dancy was speaking to a crowd of 50 at the WMU Student Center this … to travel to Ecuador with the College of Health and Human Services and WMU Study Abroad this summer. She earned her …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak … for ways to stand out in the competitive engineering field. After hearing about a colleague's experience doing research … future, designing and creating things now that shape the scientific machine for generations to come." BACK TO THE …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's one thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer … his accomplishments are bolstered by incredible resilience; after immigrating to the United States from northeast Africa … Idris came to the United States intent on expanding his scientific knowledge in order to continue on the path to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… studies at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 8 . She was 98. Kaarlela joined what is now the Department of … Studies in 1963 and retired with emerita status in 1986 after nearly 23 years of service to the University. She was appointed department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… Margaret J. Watson obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Watson joined the WMU staff in 1981 and retired in 2015 after more than 33 years of service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident began her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and … online. Some members of the 2021 cohort pose for a picture after spending the day collecting water samples on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… sustainability and recycling research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … , senior director of international student and scholar services. “His contributions to the field in such a short … Scholar). His research at Western has been supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Institution of  Turkey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741