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51¸£ÀûÉç students shed light on Kalamazoo's early settlers

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
51¸£ÀûÉç student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

Western's graduate public affairs program rises in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for 2024 International Congress

Understanding grief: 51¸£ÀûÉç philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

Medieval historian wins 51¸£ÀûÉç's 2024 Gründler Book Prize

Western's graduate public affairs program rises in U.S News and World Report rankings

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements 

Western welcomes medieval scholars to "heart of campus" for 2024 International Congress

Understanding grief: 51¸£ÀûÉç philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved

51¸£ÀûÉç department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

51¸£ÀûÉç faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

Ethics Center announces book clubs for spring 2024 

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

A love letter to single parents: 51¸£ÀûÉç alum publishes poetry collection

Semester-long series at 51¸£ÀûÉç focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

Physics alumnus journeys from space dreams to quantum realities

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry

How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

51¸£ÀûÉç partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

51¸£ÀûÉç student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, inspires student geologists

Department of Mathematics receives $7 million endowment for student scholarships

From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship

LZ Granderson returns to 51¸£ÀûÉç to inspire next generation of journalists

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at 51¸£ÀûÉç

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

Doctoral student launches 51¸£ÀûÉç Higher Education for the Justice-Involved program

51¸£ÀûÉç biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

Psychology professor emeritus, 3-time alumna launch nonprofit school

A beast of a book: 51¸£ÀûÉç professor translates Godzilla novellas

51¸£ÀûÉç Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Michigan State Police fund 51¸£ÀûÉç Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

College of Arts and Sciences honors 18 alumni at 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards

51¸£ÀûÉç to host 11th annual Michigan Autism Conference

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

Broncos Lead interns learn life skills in the legal field

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

$4M state funding boost will help 51¸£ÀûÉç's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the agave plant

Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards

Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

51¸£ÀûÉç, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children

Economics instructor honored for supporting, empowering students with disabilities

Medieval art scholar wins 51¸£ÀûÉç’s 2023 Gründler Book Prize

51¸£ÀûÉç introduces new tribal governance certificate

New School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability positions 51¸£ÀûÉç for the future

Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

51¸£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during formal session Thursday

51¸£ÀûÉç geologist co-chairs national conference

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

Geography grad created road map to success 51¸£ÀûÉç

Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award

51¸£ÀûÉç to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

51¸£ÀûÉç’s century plant reaches new heights

World-renowned artist carved path to success 51¸£ÀûÉç

Why I Give: Linda Lesniak

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

Bridging science and community

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve 51¸£ÀûÉç STEM programs, expand STEM workforce

College of Arts and Sciences honors 15 alumni at 2022 Alumni Achievement Awards

Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

51¸£ÀûÉç professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

51¸£ÀûÉç faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

Award-winning 51¸£ÀûÉç alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

 

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship

Professor, alumna representing 51¸£ÀûÉç abroad through Fulbright awards

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project

World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress

Work experiences shape student's future in public policy

51¸£ÀûÉç only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition

Agreement speeds up time it takes GVSU students to earn master's degree

Two 51¸£ÀûÉç leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

51¸£ÀûÉç awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research

51¸£ÀûÉç part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

Geography program earns national excellence award

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

51¸£ÀûÉç among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

Native seed project helps 51¸£ÀûÉç get back to its roots

Three to receive 51¸£ÀûÉç's Distinguished Service Award

Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award

51¸£ÀûÉç alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned 51¸£ÀûÉç religion and society professor

Top teacher award recognizes 51¸£ÀûÉç alumna's passion for literacy

Hey, Siri—51¸£ÀûÉç leads the way in studying human-robot communication

Geography professor recognized for watershed hydrology work

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

Celebrated writer to speak at 51¸£ÀûÉç

51¸£ÀûÉç Department of Statistics becomes NISS affiliate

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

Summer camps offered at Fort St. Joseph archaeological site

Ethics event focuses on fictional portrayals of legal issues

Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship

51¸£ÀûÉç group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes

Regional counseling psychology conference being held at 51¸£ÀûÉç

51¸£ÀûÉç celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter

Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence

Climate change and its relationship to natural disasters to be discussed

Top geography students test skills in state bee at 51¸£ÀûÉç

Arts and sciences communications recognized at annual awards event

Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

51¸£ÀûÉç geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

Walter Joseph Brunhumer obituary

World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

John O. Norman obituary

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

Perryman-Clark named associate dean of Lee Honors College 

Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary

51¸£ÀûÉç to launch intercultural and anthropological studies institute

51¸£ÀûÉç student puts a twist on traditional travel

51¸£ÀûÉç grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

Dr. Sherwood Cordier obituary

Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester

Werner Sichel obituary

Medieval Institute Publications partners with De Gruyter

World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award

Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions