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Gilman Scholarship allows criminal justice major to study abroad

News

… Illinois, is among the 800 American undergraduate awardees from 356 colleges and universities across the United … selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … and more than 14,000 students nationwide have received the award since the program's inception in 2001. The scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20824

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… the Office of Information Technology. “This project ended up being a great fit, so we took it on.” Sales student Leah … “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to the fourth-floor larger model,” says Barton. “We didn’t want the features to be too sharp or too jumbled, because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by … Baoqing Qian , instructor of Chinese calligraphy, was born and raised in Beijing. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, she learned to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20673

Fast Facts

About WMU

… Fast Facts We’ve rounded up a few impressive points that support why Western Michigan … | 9.4 % International | 4.5 % Multiracial | 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5.3% Unknown | 61.8% … competition First and only university to win the Impact Award for Education Support and Learning Advancement for …

https://wmich.edu/about/facts

Finding fortune

College of Arts and Sciences

… Steininger, B.S.’64, is one who naturally gravitates toward exploration and discovery. That innate curiosity began when he was a boy growing up in Detroit with a fascination for rocks and minerals. It … for their longtime support – they are a tremendous asset to our program and students.” Support this endowment …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/steininger-mining

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … at the National Science Foundation is specifically to support low-income but academically talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… for New Student Orientation . These sessions are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of … have an easier time transitioning to WMU and come away with a better understanding of the University. About … in the four monthly half-day sessions that already are underway. The three remaining sessions will be held Fridays on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… member of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision's (ACES) governing council. She will be serving … quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings. ACES members are counselors, supervisors, graduate … trio, we are recognizing that racism plays a very awkward role in the success of racially minoritized individuals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … which was held in the WMU Student Center.     The 2025 group of Alumni Achievement Award winners Below are brief … Magazine. Her first nonfiction book, The Grief Artist, is set to release next year.       School of Environment, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

News

… I just really liked how flexible Western's math program was," says Davé. "Of course you have to get your credit hours, but it gives me flexibility in the classes I want to choose." Davé plays both flute and tuba. (Courtesy: … because most of my family right now thinks I'm going to end up working in the sports industry doing math. That would be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400