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Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … and courageous—values that I will carry with me long after graduation.”    Finding support to thrive   When … with other teenage refugees through Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. While the program offered freedom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… Mich.—From financial modeling to modeling on the runway, Western Michigan University student  Racheal Mmanga has … with industry experiences to help her land her dream job after graduation.  "I never thought my goals for the future … at Western, learning consulting at leading professional services network PwC. A few months later, she landed a sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building … implementation of the Western Michigan University Wayfinding Project means the campus community will be … of the new addresses for mail delivery by the U.S. Postal Service will be effective Aug. 26 . The USPS will deliver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center

College of Health and Human Services

… new multi-purpose building at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market was named in honor of Don Cooney , a longtime city … civic leadership, Cooney is celebrated for his decades of service at Western Michigan University , where he taught … and community engagement, aligning closely with his public service. The naming recognizes his dual impact—shaping …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/cooneycenter

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … assignments, helped me to list out everything, make sure I was turning in things on time, and make sure I was acing my … with disabilities. T hrough a variety of activities, services, and opportunities on campus and in the community, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Richard E. Munsterman obituary

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… and manufacturing engineering, died Feb. 4 at home. He was 79. Munsterman joined the WMU faculty in 1977 and retired in 1998 after 21 years of service to the University. Richard Munsterman He began his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22609

Shirley C. Woodworth obituary

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… emerita of communication, died Feb. 26 in Portage. She was 86. Shirley C. Woodworth Woodworth joined the department of communication in 1963 and retired in 1997 after 33 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, she also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22400

Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve

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… for the show are $5 per person. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Stewards of Kleinstuck environmental group in Kalamazoo will … agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the … Sponsors for the Feb. 17 screening include WMU's landscape services, the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo, Hidden Savanna …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30114

Associate athletic director honored by professional organization

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… , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society … as well as the women's golf program. He came to Kalamazoo after three years at Bowling Green State University as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

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… the older brother of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. He was interested in writing about the religious history of … and activist, albeit one constrained by the cultural and scientific horizons of the period just after the Civil War," Wilson writes in the book's preface. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089