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Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a journalist, author … American firsts of WMU. The Kalamazoo Gazette reporter was immediately drawn to Tate's story as a pioneer in … she has been recognized for her professional and community service in the Kalamazoo area, serving as a member and board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068

WMU 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, … Thursday, Oct. 10 Homecoming tailgate luncheon—WMU Dining Services lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all dining centers, … Alumni and Friends—Annual Golden Apple and Keystone Alumni Awards reception and dinner, 5 p.m. , Bernhard Center East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An elite team runs like a … master's degree program.  "I want to do something in aerospace. I don't know why but space has always been a deep … every week.  Medallion Scholars are required to complete service hours to maintain their scholarship, but working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… and winning the program's first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the … and resilience, and the people who became family along the way." On a mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted … organizations on campus while also engaging in community service.  "I did a lot of meaningful work," she says. "Every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Fall Protection Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… may be found at unprotected sides and edges, hoist areas, wall openings, excavations, ramps, walkways, or holes in walking surfaces such as skylights. … and defective components shall be removed from service.  The department supervisor shall have a plan and …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/fall-protection

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… receive Western Michigan University's Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The … WMU in 1982. He is president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company, and an active broadcaster. He is … such as Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce and Michael Jackson.  Carrie Jones-Barber Carrie Jones-Barber …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

All Life is Learning - December 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … learning community and is one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite charities. This type of gift, … a 501c3 public charity that operates the community news service known as NowKalamazoo, where Reid serves as Director …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2025

Capital Intern Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… areas as diverse as policy making, intelligence and social service, these individuals have at least one thing in … A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … the paper all the time,” Houghton says. “Any time there was a new city manager or township director, or a new judge …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , Genemarkers chief executive … of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… Communications Statement of policy This policy sets out the way in which Western Michigan University (WMU) will use mass … messaging to effectively communicate while being a good steward of information, respecting the privacy and wishes of … account, or office; text messages sent through third-party services on behalf of any unit of the University; and text …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-texting-policy