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WMU celebrates research, diversity and global engagement

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… and global engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Award winners at the 2016 Spring Convocation KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Spring … professor of biological sciences, will speak on "Exploring How Animals Respond to a Noisy World. Lori Brown , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38180

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows … is essential to the community because "it teaches people how to advocate for themselves and others." The program also … and ethnic relations and worked for social justice through many applied research and community service projects. The

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Memorandum of Action

Faculty Senate

… A memorandum of action is an approved recommendation from the Faculty Senate that is forwarded to the WMU administration for final approval. If the administration approves the MOA, it …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/policies/moa

Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion

We Talk

… U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion Submitted by Cheng Kidd Sun on … Association of Former Members of Congress (USAFMC). “So many democratic institutions and public officials are under … Democracy’ speakers will help us better understand how and why we must protect them.” Jeff Breneman , WMU vice …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… drive student's health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested … came to college. "Western won me over because there are so many different programs to choose from," Ward says. "I've … self,' so I like to take the initiative to think about how I can help someone instead of how I can be helped." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy … other programming. Paying bills, saving money and learning how to stick to a budget are just a few of the skills that … with Grand Rapids Community College. We hope to have many more opportunities to  do the same with other local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

Substance Use and Suicide

Suicide Prevention Program

… WMU's Suicide Prevention Program does not provide counseling services. If you are thinking about suicide or hurting … legal and illicit substance use. Research has addressed the increased risk for particular substance use (e.g., … prone to be impulsive and among persons who engage in many types of high-risk behaviors that result in self-harm. …

https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/substance-use

Food marketing: a recognized leader

Haworth College of Business

… Food marketing: a recognized leader Since its inception, the WMU food marketing program has been recognized for … learning:  Employers are seeking students with more real-world experience in the industry, and hands-on projects are …

https://wmich.edu/business/foodspotlight2024

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions Submitted by … draws on his playing days at WMU to scout future pros for the Detroit Lions. DETROIT—The Detroit Lions are building … B.S.’00, now in his 11th season with the team, is one of many who have played a role in the Lions’ rise. Working …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Past Events

World Religions and Cultures

… on the publication of her new book,   Faith, Hope, and Sustainability . Congratulations to Dr. Perkins on the July 7 … Crain and associate professor Dr. Alisa Perkins presented how the   Detroit Muslim Storytelling Project   is capturing … 360, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Democracy Now! and many others. April 23 - “The Revolution Within: Islamic …

https://wmich.edu/religion/events/past-events