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Richard B. Valley obituary
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… Hall in the mid-1980s that allowed the department to expand into teaching and research on modern methods of … WMU's industrial research-oriented paper pilot plant. He began his career at the Eastman Kodak Paper Co. in 1955, … technical and management positions for Owens-Illinois before joining WMU. Valley was a member of the Paper …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3033
Men's basketball Broncos score academic accolades
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… Pokley KALAMAZOO—Bronco student-athletes have once again been singled out for their winning record in the classroom. … Michigan University is the only school in the Mid-American Conference to earn one of the National Association of … 3.8 GPA while he was a student-athlete at WMU. He stepped into a full-time starting position in 2012-13, starting all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8275
Public invited to take part in WMU common read
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… man after 30 years—27 of them spent on death row. Members of the public are invited to participate by delving into a copy of "Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone … Student Orientation activities, and copies of the text will be available for purchase through the WMU Bookstore. WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7203
Choral Christmas concert features more than 160 voices raised in song
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on A Choral Christmas will be repeated at 4 and 7:30 p.m. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … , and Men's Ensemble directed by Dr. Kimberly Dunn Adams; Cantus Femina directed by Dr. Dee Gauthier; University … musical, literary, and figurative transition from darkness into light. The musical selections range from mysteriously …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10812
Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester
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… Wednesday, Aug. 28, but fall opening activities officially begin when new students arrive on campus Friday, Aug. 23 , … of the Fall Welcome crew. A family carries belongings into a residence hall on move-in day. First-year students in … games, music and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54596
WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence
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… Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named the recipient of the 2025 Open Inquiry Award for … where open inquiry and constructive disagreement can thrive. WMU’s recognition underscores its role as a … demonstrated a strong commitment to HxA’s mission by significantly growing its membership base on campus. Institutional …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence
Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally
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… she was named the recipient of the 2022 Army Officer’s Saber from the Arsenal of Democracy Chapter of the Association … a sophomore in high school when her varsity cheer coach suggested she consider a career in the military because of her … ROTC scholarship for nursing to Western and admission into the nursing program. She graduates Saturday, April 30 . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835
WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate
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… activities of WMU alumni has emerged as what is believed to be the most comprehensive documentation of life … $50,000 range. "I'm very proud of the effort that has gone into documenting how successful our new graduates are," says … public dialogue in recent years is that college graduates can't find jobs or are relegated to trying to get by on jobs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630
Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success
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… Michigan University’s Dr. Charles Henderson is being recognized for his exceptional work to improve … Dr. Henderson’s exceptional contributions he’s poured into the field of physics over the years and highlights his … research seeks to understand how change strategies can be effectively developed and deployed, to enhance more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649
Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit
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… partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by Erin Flynn on … hopes to change that. "For some reason, Detroit has been underrepresented by scholars studying Muslims in … and language. She's had a chance to take a deeper dive into speech patterns while transcribing oral histories for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682