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Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child … Mich.—A robust child welfare workforce keeps kids safe, and Western Michigan University is launching a new initiative to … of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with Western and four other public universities to begin curbing …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Pride Month celebrates resiliency of Western's LGBTQ communities

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… Pride Month celebrates resiliency of Western's LGBTQ communities Submitted by Erin Flynn on … most Pride celebrations to be canceled last year. "When we look back at everything that was happening in 2020, whether … injustice, the pandemic, all of the above, things are looking a bit more optimistic this year," he says. "Whether …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64363

Western community stands in support of Ukraine

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Western community stands in support of Ukraine Submitted by … Global Education, holds the Ukrainian flag while hugging Western alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. … support for Ukraine. The Registered Student Organization is looking for other opportunities to engage the campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330

Making radio waves: Western's student-run station wins best in nation

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… Making radio waves: Western's student-run station wins best in nation Submitted … recognized as the best college radio station in the nation. Western Michigan University's 89.1 WIDR-FM earned top … staying true to its independent spirit," says Cooper. "For Western Michigan University, it highlights the creativity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/widr-fm-wins-best-college-radio-station-2024-25

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in … among the greatest challenges facing the world today, and Western Michigan University students aren't waiting until … opportunity ahead of us," says Jeff Spoelstra , director of Western's Office for Sustainability.  "All of us at AASHE …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as … partner Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brian Cross, a Western Michigan University cybersecurity student, received the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar Submitted by Deanne … and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar … of the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, and I sincerely look forward to celebrating her … not just to recognize her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp

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Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp … student planning to study aviation flight science at Western. ROTC cadet Jensen Schneiderhan demonstrates how to … program to keep a family military tradition going. "I'm looking forward to learning new things and becoming more of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

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… World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on M. Scott Johnson was … to break out of a lot of my Midwesternisms about the way I look at culture, the way I look at gender relations. And he critiqued my writing—like, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

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Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with six Western Michigan University presidents, seven deans, two … science and leadership chairs. She has watched nearly 500 Western cadets become second lieutenants and witnessed the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295