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Three WMU teams boast perfect scores for NCAA academic progress

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… perfect scores, besting the previous record of two, which was set with the multi-year scores ending in 2011-12. WMU is one … program history. Golf's previous multi-year high APR score was 993. All four programs mentioned led the Mid-American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15985

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. KALAMAZOO—Michiganders who support foster … Success is marking it with free events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of increasing access and … are statewide initiatives that aim to increase awareness of, access to and success in higher education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo

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… for the Air Zoo's May 16 Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards Gala and Dinner . The inaugural benefit gala, set for 5:30 to 9 p.m. , will honor science and arts … Science Center in Allentown, Pa., says the new annual awards initiative is meant to boost the local focus on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15811

Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser scores goal of graduating from WMU

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… receives his bachelor's degree from WMU President Edward Montgomery during summer commencement. KALAMAZOO, … degree at Western Michigan University. "It feels great. It was an awesome ceremony,"  DeKeyser says of the emotions he … of Danny's young family now. What an example he's just set for his kids," Murray says. "He's making over $5 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54118

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… New book about World War II memories grows out of class project Submitted by … on Students conducted interviews locally and as far away as Canada for the project. KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan … because it was scary for them to approach people, to set up interviews and get out there and conduct the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Full range of campus and area events slated to honor King

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… to honor King Submitted by Deanne Puca on A balloon release was held at the end of last year's march to MLK Park. … and mental health. Mental health agency booths will be set up between 5 to 6 p.m. Participants will be able to view …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12675

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

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… used booksellers and purveyors of medieval sundries. Wander through their “booths” to check out exclusive sales, … and ask questions about their offerings. Registrants can set up private appointments to meet with individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… the luxury. Maybe they live at the mission and they don't want people to know that based on the background. They may have families fighting in the background. They may just want privacy, period." Peake, a former Kalamazoo Public … her parents purchased dozens of privacy screens kids can set up to block out the background during their virtual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… WMU aviators qualified for the 2022 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place May 9 to 14 at Ohio State University in … in competition,” says Ray. “It will be thrilling to watch them grow as competitors, as a team and as a family.” … of flying last year and graduation of senior members, it was the first time competing in the flying events for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… Fair at Western Michigan University. The free fair is set for noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 , in the Bernhard … Education. Graduate and undergraduate students working toward degrees in any discipline, regardless of foreign … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798