WMU music students continue their streak of winning multiple awards in DownBeat's annual Student Music Awards, taking five prizes in this year's contest.

Paule Miller, associate professor emeritus of languages and linguistics, died May 1 at age 91. A celebration of her life will be held from 5 to 7  p.m. Friday, June 3, in Kalamazoo.

High-achieving Michigan high school students have been awarded scholarships worth $15,000 annually over four years.

Joshua Teo, a graduate research assistant studying mechanical engineering, received the award for his invention Durabilika, an interactive cloud-based durability analysis software.

Julie K. TerMeer, a staff member in the Sindecuse Health Center, died May 11 at age 44. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.

Doretha E. "Corey" Mortimore, a former director of the Annual Fund, died March 20 at age 73. Mortimore joined the staff in 1972 and resigned in 1989 after 17 years of service.

Legrand, who has written the scores for more than 200 films and television shows, was awarded the degree during a May 11 ceremony.

Senior Tirrea Billings' documentary reflects the talents of two—her own and those of recent graduate and painter Johnson Simon.

Money donated Thursday, May 19, during national Give Out Day will support scholarships and programs, as well as paid internships, for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students.

Diane Thompson and Dr. Judilee Marrow will present "Binder Park Zoo: From Guest Connection to Conservation" at 8 a.m. Friday, May 20, in 2150 Schneider Hall.

The Learner Support Unit Review and Planning cyle will be launched June 1 and focus on programs outside of traditional curricular instruction.

Those wishing to help select this year's four annual Make a Difference Award winners have until Tuesday, May 31, to submit new supporting information for the 23 candidates in the running.

Awardees included faculty and staff from the Center for Disability Services and departments of civil and construction engineering, statistics and psychology.

Sophia Julia Marvin, a retired data operator, died April 9 at age 94. She retired in 1983 after 10 years of service to the University.

Dr. Gary Miron is co-author of a new report that shows full-time online schools and blended learning schools have outcomes that are consistently below traditional public schools.

Dunn and Dr. Wolfgang Schlör will speak during a Friday, May 6, session focused on educational opportunities for young people in the Arab World.

The 2016 class of Presidential Scholars come from across Michigan as well as other states and demonstrate the outstanding academic and artistic capabilities of the University's student body.

The five-week, low-cost courses start the week of May 9 and are open to the public, taught in English and offered for personal enrichment.

The famed R&B group is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17. A limited quantity of VIP meet-and-greet tickets will be available.

Learn more about WMU's Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan health care plan and costs by attending a talk on "Using the BCBSM Website" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 13.

Eugene M. Bernstein, a former chair of the Department of Physics, died Feb. 20 at age 85. He retired in 1992 after almost 24 years of service to the University.

The 51st International Congress on Medieval Studies is set for Thursday through Sunday, May 12-15, on WMU's campus.

The 2016 Fall Convocation is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 30, in the Bernhard Center. It will be a daylong event.

Some 100 third graders will be at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve learning about nature from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 11.

The designation recognizes universities for outstanding service to military service members, veterans, their dependents and their survivors.

Staff Compensation System employees can hear about recent project developments and future plans by attending a presentation at 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 10.

The product, Jacket 360, was invented and pitched by Cody Middleton, a senior from Grand Blanc. Middleton was awarded $1,700.

Of the 25 finalists in the Trailblazer Student Recognition program, Robert Nyhuis, a marketing and management major, was honored as Trailblazer of the Year.

Dr. Carla M. Koretsky, professor of geosciences and dean of WMU's Lee Honors College, will become the dean of WMU's College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1.

The exhibit, free and open to the public, is on display in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts' Monroe-Brown Gallery through Friday, May 27.