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Music grad found voice at Western
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… Saturday, June 24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For as long as he remembers, Marcell Pierre Whitfield has been enthralled with … "Singing is my stress reliever. I put a lot of my emotion into the words that I write. And then I take that emotion, … education aspect (that Western offers), there's nowhere I can go." Whitfield says he was empowered to succeed at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011
WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic
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… upended life as we know it and sent the global economy into a tailspin. Unprecedented business shutdowns halted … its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being created and investors are optimistic. An employee of … economy won't happen overnight, and it comes with significant caveats. "Roughly one-third of the U.S. economy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747
Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester
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… Wednesday, Aug. 29 , but fall opening activities officially begin when new students arrive on campus Friday, Aug. 24 , … student move-in The help of many hands always makes moving into residence halls easier. Honor students, ROTC, Air Force … games, music and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48254
WMU gear featured in Costco this holiday season
Brand
… Michigan University is now one of two Mid-American Conference schools featured in athletic-gear displays in … stems from the recent movement of Trademarks and Licensing into the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications. … gear in just the five months since Trademarks and Licensing began working with the Office of Marketing and Strategic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62399
Kalamazoo Candle Company next up in entrepreneurship speaker series
Haworth College of Business
… Kalamazoo Candle Company next up in entrepreneurship speaker series … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner of Kalamazoo Candle Company will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker … to make candles through their classes. Everything that goes into a candle from the brand is made in the United States, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44334
Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks
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… licensed and relevant to their learning experience," says Beth Martin , associate professor and OER librarian. The … been times when students have had to wait for several weeks into the semester to buy books because of delays in … relieved and appreciative of the free open textbook. "We can't be more excited to continue this impactful program, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257
Trustees give OK to med school purchase
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… is now held by the innovation center. The medical school can continue to use the facility's current name. The board … building and property, and the board is also a Class A member of the medical school. The board waived its right of … governance role, authorized the medical school entering into the transaction. A number of additional approvals still …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25525
Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new chapter begins for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated … across Michigan. In 2013, Yellich, a Western alumnus, returned from working in industry to assume the role of MGS … of the MGS and director of MGRRE. “This really is a significant turning point that can lead to impactful advancements …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664
Three football Broncos earn chance to compete at next level
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… on the field and off. As a Bronco, he earned All Mid-American Conference honors three times as well as being named a Mid-American Conference Distinguished Scholar … I’ve ever been around," says Lester. "His ability to get us into all of the right calls for four years straight is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53175
University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20
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… University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20 Submitted by Anonymous (not … transitioned as strategic planning becomes more integrated into WMU's culture. Known as The Gold Standard, the … and addressing how enterprise risk management principles can assist in achieving strategic goals. Brylinsky says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987