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WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts
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… trove of large-scale data sets, analyze them and come up with ways to inform the design of large evaluations of … What professional development program for teachers is going to be most effective and thereby lead to better … content knowledge varies from one school to the next. Does it vary a lot? Do teachers with a high amount of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895
Food, entertainment highlights of Kalamazoo Ribfest
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… Mich.—Kalamazoo's annual Ribfest is a three-day event at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in Downtown Kalamazoo. … Saturday, Aug. 4-6. Proceeds from the Kalamazoo Ribfest go to benefit the Arc Community Advocates, which works with … Admission for Best Ribs in Kalamazoo Tent is $25 Thursday night only. VIP tickets are $30 for Thursday and $40 for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33571
Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college
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… to their classmates. Some are the first in their family to go to college, and they feel they have to prove to … demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support. They were joined by Lauren Carney , director of … and that challenge is made more difficult when a student does not see faculty, staff and administrators who look like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165
Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU
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… Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Gold Company KALAMAZOO--A total of 25 vocal jazz groups representing high schools and colleges across the nation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244
WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients
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… with NASA scientists and working alongside Michigan State Police to solve decades-old homicide cases , Western … skills in their fields. They have opportunities to rack up resume-worthy experience from the minute they arrive on … fields of study and empowering them to pursue their career goals," Cheatham says. Western’s latest Career Outcomes …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement
Melinda Lockett receives Lee Honors College Distinguished Service Award
College of Health and Human Services
… Melinda Lockett has long been known for her unwavering dedication to students and her deep commitment to the values of … Each year, the LHC selects staff members who have gone above and beyond in their service to honors … of impactful service, thoughtful mentorship and tireless support of students navigating their academic and personal …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/lhclockett
Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration
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… Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration … registration drive and visits to college campuses will supplement other efforts to register new voters, including: A … . Students should prepare to go to the polls Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35167
WMU Sunseeker set for start of cross-country solar road race
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… biennial race will cover more than 1,600 miles in eight Great Lakes states and will travel across Michigan on Tuesday, … for the general public to view the high-tech solar vehicles up close and meet team members from participating … Institute of Technology Michigan State University Oregon State University Principia College State University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1022
How to find out if WMU is closed
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Click this logo in GoWMU to register your phone number in the WMU Alert … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will immediately announce closings due to severe weather or emergency … or both, depending on the delivery options chosen at sign-up. In addition, all students and faculty and staff members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820
Broncos 'bleed brown and gold' for Homecoming
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… Broncos 'bleed brown and gold' for Homecoming Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 2011 Homecoming Queen Katie Ballman and King Clifford Pulley III with President John Dunn KALAMAZOO—A week of "We Bleed Brown and Gold" activities will culminate Friday and Saturday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1777