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Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few … the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing.  After Alice finishes blooming, her removal process will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Free Speech

Free Speech

… as flag-burning, wearing armbands, using the symbol of the swastika or political cartoons, some types of speech are not … a pamphlet published by the Congressional Research Service. Is hate speech protected by the first amendment? … Yes. Hate speech is generally defined as insults towards a person or group of people based on their race, …

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Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida

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… in something other than music therapy to begin working toward becoming a board-certified music therapist. Students … is designed to address one of the most critical and sought-after competencies required in today's organizations—the … and in Florida, EUP is committed to providing support services to enhance the learning process and to assist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46279

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research opportunities while solving a … genius," Sheinelle Jones , co-host on the "Today Show" said after the national program featured the work of Kuersten's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall

College of Health and Human Services

… College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall Submitted … WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in … discover these career paths later in their academic career, after they have chosen a different major. This certificate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run … The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. Despite a … time to qualify for a t-shirt and medal to be distributed after campus reopens. Results for the races will be posted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

Making sense out of Donald Trump

College of Arts and Sciences

… and campaigns. “What this means is that he can say what he wants—and he usually does,” said Wielhouwer. “On top of … candidate Mitt Romney made some scathing remarks that Trump was a phony, a fraud, a misogynist and a bully who threatens … GOP leaders are warming up to him , including Paul Ryan after Super Saturday, because they believe a Trump …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/donald-trump

Past News

History

… Past News NEWS ARCHIVE Contact Us 2023 Dr. James Palmitessa  was  interviewed  by FOX affiliate WXMI on the history of …   Dr. Hanmo Zhang  with this year's Alumni Achievement Award. Dr. Zhang graduated with an M.A. from Western Michigan … Award National association honors Dr. Sally Hadden for service Dr. Sherwood "Woody" Cordie r Memorial Spring 2018 …

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Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the … you in some sense of having been there.’” Luggage for Love was developed from an assignment for the spring course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665