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The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… nursing from Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A cancer diagnosis nearly derailed Cade Hine 's college plans. But the care and … have seen myself going anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit for me; it's exactly what I needed." … Michigan, to Kalamazoo. The College of Health and Human Services facilities, he says, sealed the deal. "We toured a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their academic studies, according to 10 … and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.”   Parrott says he … assist more than 1,170 international students on campus and nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … her professional prowess rising through the ranks at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, finding purpose in … with different entities in the community to give out nearly $30,000 in funding to local entrepreneurs. It also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Experienced administrator, professor to lead Extended University Programs

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… provost of EUP since September 2018. Prior to that, he was second in command for three years as the unit's associate dean. His new appointment took effect April 1 . "I am incredibly thrilled and … model, EUP will begin transitioning to its new role as a service unit, supporting the development and delivery of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52824

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to … number of schools with competitive varsity programs is now near 50, with such programs attracting a growing number of … "good, solid concepts that will improve campus life and service to our students, and simply need to be implemented." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

Armed robbery reported on campus

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… Armed robbery reported on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An armed robbery was reported in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 17 , near the Student Recreation Center on the Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30369

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Luther King Jr. Events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Equity in Action Uniting Community" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes events that … Events and activities Wednesday, Dec. 2 Piano recital, Awadagin Pratt, winner of the 1992 Naumberg International …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western … the Unified Clinics in the College of Health and Human Services and aims to improve communication access and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/workshop

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences , as it … dating back to January 26, 1837 —the same day Michigan was admitted as a state. That day, a bill was introduced and … remained untouched, and vital geological research came to a near total standstill.   In 2010, recognizing the critical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Small gas leak leads to brief early morning Sindecuse shutdown

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Excavation underway near Western Michigan University's Sindecuse Health Center … crew doing work on a stormwater inlet stopped work immediately and the line was shut down as WMU's Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39898