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Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… college education is more important than ever. But the cost of that education has shifted from the public to the … and inspiring future. Students who attend Kalamazoo Public Schools or have a Detroit or Grand Rapids address will get … for WMU, $300 million for the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and $50 million for Bronco Athletics . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on 2011 WMU … have shared the skies with a plane bearing an insignia of a country that doesn't share his views and perspectives. … Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur where he earned his high school diploma in 2006.  After completing a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… ranked No. 14 on national researcher Gartner's list of Top 25 U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs . This … scope and its industry value as a highly recruited school. At No. 14, WMU Haworth is the top school in Michigan on the list. “Our program's continued …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278

Graduate students win leading geology awards

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University graduate students brought home two of the top honors presented during the Geological Society of … as "Investigating the Motivations and Practices of Middle School Climate Change Educators," examines teachers' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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… Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, required fees, and room and meal … for our Broncos," says Shelly Edgerton , chair of the board. Trustees approved a 4.6% increase in tuition …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

WMU Libraries publishes open textbooks on religion and Chinese language

University Libraries

… Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two open textbooks by Western faculty funded by Open … be used not only at Western but also by Greenville High School and Forest Hills Northern High School students who are dually enrolled in CHIN 1010 at …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/new-religion-chinese-language-textbooks-published

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

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… the product design competition. Sponsored by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the 2020 Innovation … presentations. These new relationships proved to be invaluable, not only to students' professional development but … chief for medical engineering at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine . "It was an incredible experience for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … proud to help build a workforce that strengthens families, schools and our entire community.”   Working together The … PreK for All initiative, which aims to provide preschool services for all 4-year-old children in the state, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… with a bachelor's degree in political science and a number of impactful experiences on his resume. KALAMAZOO, … he spent long hours catching up with his peers at school while also working second shift on the packaging line … and refugee communities.”   With a potential future in law school, Najafi honed his debate and public speaking skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Event draws top students to vie for $60,000 scholarships

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some 900 academically talented high school seniors from Michigan and around the country will … Scholarship Program's 34th annual competition. Half of the students will be on campus for the Friday, Dec. 2 , … two judged events, along with their ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA, and biography submissions. The semifinalists are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36704