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College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall
College of Health and Human Services
… WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in great demand. For the fall of 2022, the … rewarding careers." Teaching nurses in classrooms and other settings requires a special set of skills. The WMU Bronson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762
WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit
News
… mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that … surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … of the quality and amount of the potash in the Borgen Bed was done by using core samples provided by WMU geologists …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
News
… helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth to do, it's to help people, and I … help people," Davis adds. Christian also empowered Davis to set up the Common Ground, a space on the second floor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821
For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
News
… to one another and even battling, in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible … the world. “The value of coming out in nature is to get away from all of the typical things that you’re worrying … birdwatching, Gill says. Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different natural areas. So, we can go …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860
WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker
College of Education and Human Development
… with expert guest speaker Submitted by Chris Hybels on Edward Cleland , B.B.A.'04 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … at the arena , WMU alumnus and renowned guest speaker, Edward Cleland , B.B.A.'04, will delve into vital health and … organizations, teams and players. Through improving mindset, nutrition habits, physical wellness and life style …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/wmu-esports-arena-event-guest-speaker-nov-8
Kalamazoo Public Schools sixth graders to visit WMU
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… with KPS to encourage early middle school students to set their sights on college and take advantage of the … with programs each year that continue as students move toward high school graduation. For more information , contact …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22412
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Military and Veterans Affairs
… credit, but is used in determining a student’s progress toward graduation requirements. This means that the grade you … progress, albeit negatively. Since this grade counts toward your graduation progress, you are not required to repay … the withdrawal is during the drop/add period, WMU will have set the money aside to return to the VA. However, the VA …
https://wmich.edu/military/faq
Global Engagement Program honors student achievement and community support
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… community impact and campus partnerships at an annual awards ceremony. More than 160 students earned Global … receives her certificate at the Global Engagement Awards ceremony. There are 10,000 active participants in the … were encouraged to think of global engagement as a mindset that extends into all career paths. “There are many …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/gep-awards-2026
WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup
Haworth College of Business
… Conference (FMC) at Western Michigan University is set to gather food industry professionals from around the … “Bringing the conference back home to Kalamazoo last year was a rousing success that was well-received by the attendees and the community,” says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393
Honors College hosts award-winning author
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… Honors College hosts award-winning author Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Celebrated American Book Award winner and poet Gordon Henry Jr. will perform live with … present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of complementary musical improvisation. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20137