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WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars Institute Fellowship, a … and a few months of delay, was notified of the award that set her off on a year-long itinerary that took her to her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition

News

… high-profile national sales competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on State Farm Competition winners Burnham (left) and … Marketing and Sales Competition , held at the University of Central Missouri in November, and brought home $4,000 in … different styles to shine through, is something that really set us apart from the competition." In addition to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

News

… the campus' most honored building project, has just been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and … Sangren not only meets, but also exceeds the high standards set by the USGBC for LEED Gold," says WMU President John M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … a major public announcement but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , … would have been extraordinary on their own: a record-setting $50 million for Bronco Athletics, a historic $200 …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

WMU to confer 1,336 degrees during summer commencement

News

… summer ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony … to attend commencement, and each participating student was eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. Tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16785

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at April commencement

News

… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15313

WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent

News

… for apartment-style and residential units for 2014-15 were set by trustees when they met in December. A strategic … support initiatives to create environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and … the Center Residential Neighborhood. Planning is also underway for a new dining facility overlooking Goldsworth Valley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15072

Area Sustainability Leadership Summit hosted by WMU

News

… champions will highlight a Sustainability Leadership Summit set for Thursday, March 27 , on the Western Michigan … and sustainability manager, Bronson Health Care Group Inc. Walker Modic , sustainability specialist, Bells Brewery, … or moderator of international conferences, including the Washington and Bonn International Conferences on Renewable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14523

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

News

… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … Fawad Karim is from Portage and will graduate from Portage Central High School. He plans to study biomedical sciences … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

News

… workshop is March 8. KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo County youth are set to create something big next month—something really big. … science and technology collaborative, and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … with the 'One Community' foundational theme of the Walker Institute's community engagement work," says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13855