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Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… "It still shakes me to my core thinking about what they've gone through and how they are just trying to have a better … organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and around Moria. "We … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

News

… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. It is administered by the Institute of International … than a spectator in the international community." Allan Goodman, president of the Institute of International …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

Panel discussion examines spread of fake news

News

… fake news story, the impact of fake news on our democracy, why it spreads so easily, and whose responsibility it is to … regional news manager for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Muskegon, MLive Media Group Peter W. Wielhouwer , associate professor of political …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… that will allow students from both institutions to go outside the classroom to gain powerful experiences in … teams, and each team will have two student leaders and a group of student analysts from both schools. At the conclusion … to the Kalamazoo community and a passion for social good in any industry or career. Dr. Doug Lepisto “Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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… for students.   "Tuition and required fees for the upcoming academic year continue to support two essential … Hall, Arcadia Flats and Western View. The new rates, which go into effect this fall, will provide continued support for … option will be $12,148. The rate changes will support ongoing maintenance, updates and development of WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

EUP 'Welcome to Someday' campaign garners marketing award

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… EUP 'Welcome to Someday' campaign garners marketing award … earned a Silver Award in the mixed media campaign category of the 2015 University Professional & Continuing … Rhino Media and created to align with the existing Go West video that is a core part of the Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27399

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

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… our lives. Instead of just learning about the impacts, a group of Western Michigan University students got the opportunity to urge lawmakers to take action. "It … wanted to know what we cared about. They wanted to know why we were saying the things we were saying and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… Student Engagement . "A lot of different organizations are going to be in (the Student Organization Center), so people … in the Bernhard Center and will house dozens of RSOs. "The updated facility offers much needed space and resources, and … are in one space and we can talk to each other. Not only does it give us more visibility, but as student media, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Section of Ring Road North, West Michigan Avenue to close Aug. 4–Sept. 22

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… 22 Submitted by Deanne Puca on This article has been updated to reflect a new start date for the road closure, … from the Kalamazoo College athletic complex)   This work supports the ongoing transformation of West Michigan Avenue—between the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/ring-road-north-west-michigan-avenue-closed-july-28-sept-22

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… and other diseases. A page from a Folia book can clean up to 100 liters of water at a cost of less than a penny per … Post in 2015. WMU Pilot Plants Manager Lon E. Pschigoda says his facility's role in development of the filters … Book is both a water filter and an instruction manual for why clean water is important. The concept was recognized by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402