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Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion
News
… as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award . Awarded annually at Western’s Fall Award … Morseau also serves on the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Land Use Board and Constitutional Review Committee among …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization
Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University nature preserves in … entrance to WMU's Gibbs House. In addition, 2.2 acres of wetland with scattered buckthorn brush piles in the Kleinstuck … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596
Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner
News
… Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR … and sciences firm that is focused on sustainable water resource management and environmental restoration and … green infrastructure. The firm's other office is in Orlando, Florida. Together, the two offices serve the federal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452
Airplanes, Students, and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize
College of Aviation
… represents something of a homecoming for her since she was born in Battle Creek but grew up in Plymouth in … She's kept the College of Aviation on the right course and away from turbulence as much as possible. Her affinity for … the capability of vertical and short-range takeoffs and landings. That experience, Kauppila says, "eventually grew …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/kauppila
Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… would send her on journey to Central America and help her land her first job in international education. Yet today, … and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly … that traveling in general is not as scary as I thought it was, and it gave me the confidence to study abroad for a …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies
Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
College of Arts and Sciences
… Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation Submitted by Sara Dillon on … Archaeological Project and the city of Niles has been awarded the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation. Erika Hartley, second from …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward
From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl
Haworth College of Business
… our funny bones or make us grab for the nearest tissue. Watch for funny ads like a forest full of wild animals … can work without limits. And Guy Fieri will take us to “the land of loud flavors” for Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda. … the ad and it’s easy to see how brands could easily spend upwards of $10 million on just one commercial. Stars like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029
Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air
College of Aviation
… by Tom Thinnes on Josh Blain's advice to those who want to follow him into a career in aviation is to get a … generates memories of London, Rome, Paris, Milan, Switzerland, Barbados and Mexico City, all of which complement his … United States. Blain's diploma in aviation flight science was awarded by the Western Michigan University College of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/joshblain
Syracuse economist to address changing state enterprises in China
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… intensity of Chinese industries, and the link between wages and access to domestic and foreign markets. Her recent … market access on the geographic dispersion of manufacturing wages. She has recently completed work on the role of … "Why is the Exit Right the Key to the Birth of China's Land Market?" April 13: Dr. Xiaodong Zhu, professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30198
Career Pathway: Business law
… Career Pathway: Business law Students who are not interested in law … services. Accordion Where do I start for a career pathway in business law? Start by making an appointment with the … employment law, environmental law, international law, land use planning, legal ethics, legislation, partnerships, …
https://wmich.edu/business/career/businesslaw-pathway