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Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education

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Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for … Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kevin Barry KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Kevin Barry , B.A.'06,   …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/education-history-alum-winner-maryland-geography-teaching-award

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly … on June 28 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will award nearly 1,000 degrees … remarks of his presidency. He will retire  June 30 , and Western’s 10th president,  Russ Kavalhuna ,  J.D. , will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … in the lab, in the air or far beyond Earth's orbit, Western faculty members are blazing trails and inspiring … researcher in the field of chemistry education who said, 'Look out for Megan. She's sharp. She's going to be a leader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students

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… administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students Submitted by Deanne Puca on Thomas Edward Coyne , BA ‘55, former head of Western Michigan University’s alumni outreach efforts and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary

New Presidential Innovation Professors announced at Western

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… New Presidential Innovation Professors announced at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Massood Atashbar KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Office of Research and … created an interactive museum exhibit to take an innovative look at media and news literacy. The 10-station immersive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63961

The Evaluation Lab at Western Michigan University celebrates one year of impact

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… The Evaluation Lab at Western Michigan University celebrates one year of impact … Evaluation Lab, a unit within The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University (WMU), marked its first … I feel like it can definitely impact other people's lives.” Looking to the future “As the lab enters its second year, …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/news/2025/02/evaluation-lab-anniversary

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus … Student Employee of the Year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students at Western Michigan University are empowered to learn through … says Amanda Jeppesen , student employment specialist. Western currently employs about 2,800 student workers, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… COVID-19 at Western: One year later Submitted by Megan Looker on (March … and banding together to feed students in need. Take a look back at some of those accomplishments and examples of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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Western's jazz program earns accolades from international … Jazz Ensemble received one of three awards granted to Western's jazz studies program from DownBeat magazine's 45th annual Student Music awards.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community … LANSING, Mich.—Michiko Yoshimoto, Japan Program manager for Western Michigan University's Soga Japan Center has been … Soga spent building long-lasting institutional ties between Western Michigan University and Japan.  For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255