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Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… He feels what people feel." It wasn't that long ago that he was in their shoes. Anderson graduated high … he was ready for a change. "I was just unhappy. I woke up one day and said, 'This is not me.' At that point I felt … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network Submitted by Chris … (LEO). "It's a powerful endorsement of the University's ongoing efforts to provide educational access to every PK-12 … with statewide strategy," explains Heybach. "They're also going to be identifying regional employer needs, creating …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

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… Experience-Driven Learning to the next level at Western, going beyond the classroom and giving students opportunities … this paperwork and you will have patent pending status.' I got goosebumps," says  Jacob Meyer , a product design … a powerful demonstration of student innovation, community support and venture-building potential. "The energy in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2016-17 season shows

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… Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series, completing its lineup of 2016-17 season events. Additional shows added to the … line for tickets to any of the Broadway shows before they go on sale to the general public. Members also will be … For more information about individual performances, group discounts or subscription options, or to request a season …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33270

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families Submitted by Megan … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built … advisory, leadership and implementation teams and a rigorous measurement and evaluation process that will promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

WMU dancers selected for June appearance in Washington, D.C.

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… at the regional event, only three were selected to go on to the national festival in Washington. This year … WMU is in ACDA's East-Central Region, which is is made up of all the universities and colleges in Michigan, New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31356

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… to her next adventure: public service. Wiley is wrapping up a year in Brazil after receiving the prestigious Boren … climate as agribusiness interests regularly lobby the government." While she lives in Florianopolis, on the … coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… DrOT, OTRL , and will focus on  Stress as a Hidden Occupation: How Regulation Shapes the Way We Show Up. Register Rates: Early bird registration rate: $85 (July …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025

Miller Auditorium announces 2013-14 season

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… Miller Auditorium has announced its 2013-14 lineup , which includes performances of "The Addams Family," … June 7 to retain preferred seats. Single-show tickets will go on sale several weeks before each performance. For more … hit musical comedy brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6864

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up for the annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU against the Kent State University Golden Flashes at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 . The WMU Bookstore … 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Valley Dining Center and Henry Grab'n Go will feature a variety of tailgating favorites. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814