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Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… by Erin Flynn on Students compete in Western's state-of-the-art Esports Arena. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It may involve virtual worlds, but the impact of esports is very real: It's a billion-dollar industry … gathering place for the community, hosting middle and high school esports events. "Our esports program gives our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride

W Magazine

… Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride Submitted by Erin Flynn on Scenes from … and innovation, demonstrates a science experiment on the Office of Research and Innovation's float. Scenes from WMU's campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/62307

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2024 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments and programs to represent their unit as … This year, scholars were chosen from a senior class of 4,349 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is … taking the next step toward a meaningful career or graduate school. I’m very excited for the scholars, proud of all they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75101

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… May 1 . Woolfork-Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience in leading various student-focused programs at … with OLLI at WMU, most recently serving as the director of the Office of Student Transitions at WMU.  "We're excited … motivations for education and learning than the high school and college students I've worked with for most of my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Meet Donna: Youth and community development

College of Education and Human Development

… more in the community. So this major was solely the focus of having that connection with the community, being able to be of service to the community and be more involved in the … the youth directly. So, for example, I'm here during their school day. I'm going to be here in the class with them. I'm …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-soko

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house Submitted by Deanne Puca on … sponsored by Western Michigan University and the city of Niles, is hosting a summer lecture series and open house. … when WMU began conducting its annual archaeological field school at the fort site. Since then, faculty researchers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40535

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Rutgers University professor will deliver the annual Winnie Veenstra Peace … Michigan University. Dr. Alexander Guerrero , assistant professor of philosophy, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, … University and his juris doctor from New York University School of Law. While a law student, he served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

Varsity Esports Team Tryouts

Esports

… about the incoming tryout class. Please make sure any kind of restriction (private profile) used to deny information to outside stat/profile trackers (i.e. OP.GG, Overbuff, etc.) are disabled so …

https://wmich.edu/esports/varsity-tryouts

Fashion Merchandising and Design Mission, Vision, and Goals

Family and Consumer Sciences

… FMD program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and Textile and Apparel … the faculty qualifications, the curriculum’s relevance, the school’s resources, and student learning outcomes …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/fashion-merchandising-design-mission-vision-goals

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… library she helped create at Bloomingdale Elementary School. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not … I graduated. I had a degree, I had made something out of myself and I was about to start my dream job as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691