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Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was essentially … and to participate in at least one community service project. If vacancies due to attrition occur, community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, inspires student geologists

College of Arts and Sciences

… passion meets excellence, you find Dr. Mohamed Sultan . An award-winning, internationally-recognized professor in … fulfills every niche that I find interesting. It looks at water, land, urban areas and vegetation. It covers … affords Sultan the privilege of working on a wide range of projects, from tracking land changes in Qatar via satellite …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73674

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just shy of 35 years after a woman was found murdered in her home in Niles, Michigan, police … after decades of dead ends. Patrick Gilham is currently awaiting trial, charged with murdering Roxanne Wood in 1987. … to think about the actual impact that participating in a project like this has on the real world, on the people whose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … The competition includes a variety of activities geared toward students but also is open to faculty and staff. … food items for the WMU student food pantry, Invisible Need Project, also are requested. More information is available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … Fishes and help from International Campus Ministry, gave way to a massive expansion of the project. From March to August, the group grew to more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Students take action in Lansing as part of Lobby Day

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Lobby Day Contact: Molly Goaley WMU students Natalie Wahl, Jak Levy and Jenna Otten met with Sen. Tom Casperson … potential political solutions. An initial presentation was given to Keele’s environmental policy class March 12, … and scheduling appointments to meet with legislators. The project then culminated with a full day of lobbying at the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lobby

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… who helped bring an end to the second Liberian civil war in 2003 will present a public address at 7 p.m. Friday, … will join her for the two-day gathering. WMU President Edward Montgomery will be attending the Nobel Reception and … identifying a local or global need and creating a service project to make a difference, and each club will present its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

Top seniors to be honored as 2018 Presidential Scholars

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… will include a program featuring a keynote address by Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU. Also making remarks will … After each of this year's scholars is recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert reception will be held while … Scholars have conducted research or engaged in artistic projects, usually working closely with WMU faculty members. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45881

Service Animals Policy

Policies

… areas open to the public such as streets, lawns, or sidewalks are not Controlled Spaces.  3.3 Emotional Support … performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, … University, Service and Comfort Animal Information Bowling Green State University, Service Animals and Assistance …

https://wmich.edu/policies/service-animals

Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services

… represent opportunity, she said. Degrees are gateways to prosperity—and English is the key that opens them.   … she achieves language proficiency.  Among the attendees was Le Thi Xuan Mai , from Dong Thap province, Vietnam. Mai … Caroline Huffman , assistant manager of CELCIS and special projects. “As a faculty member, you meet each new student, …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary