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Budget, 2017-18 tuition rates top June board agenda

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… and state appropriations are the two ingredients that make up the University's operating budget, accounting for some 97 … the event will be live streamed online at http://bit.ly/1Go6KLc . Background materials on items the board will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40742

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… is easy to operate and maintain. It’s very functional and going to last.” Stirrett says he’s looking forward to … are being used and the frequency of that use, balancing what campus needs are in relation to space. “We want to … and appreciative to be here at Western. It’s an exciting time to be on board.” Prior to coming to WMU, Stirrett …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… Literacy Council, and Kym Hollars, resource navigator for Goodwill Industries of South West Michigan. Sharing what works Attendees are expected to include representatives … and appreciation for the dedicated volunteers in this group." A lunch will be provided to those participating. There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668

WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year

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… the finishing touches on an initiative announced a year ago to move University salaried employees to a … the last business day before the pay date. The new schedule does not change the amount of an employee's annual salary, … Researchers. Academic-year faculty and staff and part-time instructors will begin the new semi-monthly pay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… hockey wins NCAA National Championship   For the first time in Western’s Michigan University’s history, the men’s … which allows us the opportunity to share so much of what makes WMU special with such a wide, national … with the Rockford Ice Hogs, the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, while Sjölund plans to continue his studies …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time unless a space is exempt from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29624

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… a State of the University address by Dr. Edward Montgomery , WMU's recently installed ninth president. In … College of Education and Human Development. She is a longtime researcher and author of dozens of articles and … University, where Anderson earned her doctoral degree. "What stands out when I think about Dr. Anderson's example as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111

Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle

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… skating team. Emily and Doug love to reminisce about their time skating at Lawson Ice Arena. Emily and Doug literally … hockey while pursuing a degree in food and consumer package goods marketing. "Every young hockey player has two dreams … her team was practicing. "I honestly just thought Doug was super cute when I saw him at the rink! I remember telling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… faculty members received Fulbright Specialist Awards to support overseas consulting and advocacy work this summer. … in educator workshops on jazz voice philosophy, vocal pedagogy and vocal jazz arranging. “I got to see how another … allowed me to see WMU in a new light as well, appreciating what a gift it is.” In South Africa, there is almost no …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… of positive relationships and empathy. As she finishes up her final year at Western Michigan University, she is getting a taste of what her future holds. Beginning during the past January, … have the opportunity to network and find out more about what their careers could look like.” She also shares how WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614