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Western News, October 25, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Governor makes 3 trustee appointments; University refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications; Preliminary results of staff engagement survey available online; On Campus with Scott Hennessy.

Western News, October 11, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU’s economic impact exceeds $1 billion; Esports initiative garnering widespread interest; Unified Clinics receives $1.5M state appropriation; Richmond product design, innovation center officially opens; On Campus with Amy Dominguez.

Western News, September 27, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: President reports WMU is making great strides; WMU, Consumers Energy project is unique in state; Gather together for a golden homecoming, Family Weekend; WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids; On Campus with Cathe Springsteen.

Western News, August, 30, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Vol. 45 No. 1

WMU goes all in to promote student success

New administrators named, VP search launched

Around campus and beyond

Summer News

Fall News

On Campus

Western News, May 10, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Wisconsin educator to lead HHS college; WMU preparing for switch to consolidated dispatch; Two geological research efforts garner rare national recognition; On Campus with Debbi Hands Kreps.

Western News, March 15, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Business college receives new naming gift; WMU unit named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives; Criminologist tapped for expertise on video games, violence; WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways; On Campus with Debra Gambino.

Western News, January 11, 2018, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: High percentage of grads finding success; Two ideas being funded to transform student life; University names new business dean, research vice president; On Campus with David Dakin.

Western News, November 16, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Scores of transformative ideas under review; Men’s soccer will go to the dance, host NCAA round; Emeritus continues to be key figure in sea’s resurrection; On Campus with Yumi Takahashi-Ede.

Western News, October 5, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Magura awarded $2.1 million federal grant, Become part of the homecoming 2017 royal family, Scholar-related award recipients to be feted at convocation, Trustees approve retirements of 25 faculty, staff; resignations of nine faculty, WMU sees increase in important enrollment categories this fall, On Campus with Cheri Butler

Western News, September 21, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Farmworkers aided by $2 million grant, Montgomery installation draws enthusiastic crowd, Teaching, service award recipients to be feted at convocation, Numerous speaker series already underway this fall, WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers, Researchers explore human-robot communication, On Campus with Pradip Bhatt

Western News, September 7, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Presidential inauguration set for Sept. 15, Make a Difference staffers to be feted at convocation, Meeting set to gain input on updating valley housing, Seita program named finalist for award, Magazine yet again lauds WMU with top-100 ranking, Interim provost is among high-level appointments, Montgomery hits the ground running as WMU’s ninth president, On Campus with Catherine VanDerMaas

Western News, June 8, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Heritage Hall gets highest LEED ranking, Agreement gives K students head start on grad degrees, Dance students return from moving service trip in Panama, Summer facilities-related projects underway, Goat woodlot management crew returns for second helping, On Campus with Tammi Maner

Western News, May 11, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus facilities named for three friends, Pact allows Aquinas students to earn WMU degrees, Construction underway on wayfinding initiative, WMU earns more sustainability awards, On Campus with Peter Thompson, University reorganizes admissions area to better match recruitment plans

Western News, April 13, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Economist; labor expert is new WMU president, WMU; K College grant bolsters Asia-related classes, Theatre professor wins NEH grant, Counselor earns local NAACP award, Arbor Day to salute Dunns, Spring semester Make a Difference winners to be feted at April 17 reception, On Campus with Chris Hummel, Honorary degree to be awarded to Antonio Flores

Western News, March 30, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grad programs ranked among nation’s best, University gets final OK to offer classes in Florida, Presidential search process ‘on track and on time’, Fulbright Scholarship has Jon Davis talking math in South Africa, Open house slated to obtain input on new student center, Today’s changing perspectives on gender to be discussed, On Campus with Deanne Puca, Psychologist to deliver lecture in honor of Croteau

Western News, February 23, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU hailed as top U.S. Fulbright producer, Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize, Faculty; staff members to discuss student success at summit, Sports media students getting real-world experience with ESPN3, New precollege programs office is up and running, On Campus with Greg Youtzy, Variety of exciting camps offered on campus this summer for young people

Western News, February 9, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Join Dunn on leg of five-day; 14-city farewell tour, Local exec named to serve out trustee term, WMU’s supply chain program ranks No. 2 in world, WMU celebrates research; diversity and global engagement, Safety communication changes enacted, Learner support program self-study reports available for review by faculty; staff, On Campus with Michelle Loedeman

Western News, January 26, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Rinvelt; Bolger to lead governing board, Businessman’s estate gift benefits multiple unit, WMU postgrad data shows 92 percent find swift success, NEH grant aiding first-generation college students, Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships for spring semester, On Campus with Jim Hilliker, Nonresident undergraduate tuition sharply decreased

Western News, January 12, 2017, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Governor appoints two new WMU trustees, Product design program is object of $3 million gift, WMU employee wins regional United Way sweepstakes, College of Aviation’s gift-giving elves still flying high, New appointments to key leadership positions announced, On Campus with Sheneeka Skinner, Time to review winter weather policies; procedures

Western News, December 1, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus climate survey results unveiled, University; community programs slated to honor MLK, Steering committee launches new assessment initiative, New dean announced for honors college, On Campus with Kahler Schuemann, First-Year Experience seminar to celebrate service-learning partnership

Western News, November 3, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grant puts rare manuscript into collection, NASA fellow modeling off-world polar storms, Numerous events in November are honoring veterans, Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans, Drawings continue for campus United Way donors, On Campus with Jason Long

Western News, October 6, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: BTR Park’s Phase II garners federal grant, Portage to benefit from state funds for geological survey, University wide; ethics-related book readings underway, Cooley director to lead Michigan bar, Fall 2016 enrollment is up in some areas; down slightly overall, On Campus with Linda Poquette

Western News, September 8, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: President Dunn to retire at end of 2016-17, New trustee; vice president among recent appointee, Proposed campus wayfinding plan ready to be shown, University continued making improvements all summer long, Event held to showcase Valley Dining Center, Revised University strategic plan now in effect through 2020, Strike Gold ad campaign designed to demonstrate WMU’s value

Western News, June 09, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Researcher advances educational registry; Wellness effort taking fitness, well-being to new heights; Faculty Senate elects board members for 2016-18; Research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes; On Campus with Michiko Yoshimoto.

Western News, May 26, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: First-year law classes offered in Kalamazoo; Famed composer Legrand awarded honorary degree; Interim dean, other key appointments announced; On Campus with Renee Pearl.

Western News, May 12, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Story highlights: WMU recognized as Purple Heart University; Koretsky tapped to lead College of Arts and Sciences; Annual fall convocation to feature new format, location; On Campus with Dillon Dolby.

Western News, Jan. 28, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Researcher garners $800,000 NSF grant; WMU, WMU Cooley ink new pacts and start law classes; Revised strategic plan draft released for public comment; On Campus with Jenaba Duymovic Waggy.

Western News, January 14, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Foster youth program gets new funding; Haworth develops dual-degree program in China; Events on, off campus to honor Martin Luther King Jr.; Firms selected to design BTR Park expansion; On Campus with Nick Gauthier.

Western News, Oct. 8, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Heritage,' community values to be celebrated; Dunn outlines focus areas, lauds discovery gains; WMU readying for homecoming, Family Weekend; Campus event to celebrate life of former President Elson Floyd; On Campus with with Kyle Oberhill.

Western News, Sept. 24, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU launches new state autism resource; First Western Heights residents to showcase new hall; Four of 10 campuswide award winners announced; On Campus with April Eby.