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Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families

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… Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wounded Warrior 5K April 14 supports veterans. KALAMAZOO--Runners, … Wounded Warrior Foundation is an organization that helps service members assimilate back into a community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/214

Welcome events for graduate students begin

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… for graduate students begin Submitted by Deanne Puca on Walwood Hall, home of the Graduate College KALAMAZOO—Western … Representatives from several graduate study and campus service offices will be available to answer questions from … Welcome Festival on East Campus in the parking lot between Walwood and East Hall. All graduate students and family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1430

Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Grinwis, a gifted painter and sculptor as well as a … effective April 23, 1995. Dr. Gordon J. Grinwis Grinwis was born in 1931 in Grandville, Mich., and served in the … neighbor boy from his burning house. Remembrances A service was held Tuesday, April 2. Memorial donations may be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280

WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … at their June 3 meeting. Grants for research led the way, passing the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans Affairs offers services to military veterans. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … then nurture these wonderful communities. We award the Best for Vets designation to the very best—the … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436

Football Broncos head to MAC Championship

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… The Broncos defeated Toledo 55-35 Friday, Nov. 25, at Waldo Stadium to become the MAC West Division champions for … Oct. 1 win over arch-rival Central Michigan University, WMU was ranked in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll for the first … first appearance in the College Football Playoff rankings. After a Nov. 1 win over Ball State, the Broncos improved to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36749

New dean appointed to help College of Aviation continue to soar

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… as the College of Aviation's associate dean in 2009. He was tapped to lead the college in fall 2021 after former dean David Powell retired and the University … internships, cooperative education programs, student services and general day-to-day operations. Following his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70121

How MBA student Sara Wiseman became a lifelong learner

Haworth College of Business

… she says. “Part of the reason I started the MBA program was to feel more comfortable unpacking and applying that … for many other students.    “I chose this program because I was interested in becoming a more well-rounded professional. … a high quality of work.”   For Wiseman, learning didn’t end after undergrad. There is always more to learn about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71276

Passion and dedication help computer science student reach the stars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… computer science student reach the stars Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … student Dakota Shapiro , B.S.'22, knew computer science was the path for him since his very first introductory class in high school. After developing a passion for programming, Shapiro earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73108

Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship

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… Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship Submitted by … the second in WMU history and the first in chemistry to be awarded a coveted National Science Foundation Graduate … Arbor University and earned his bachelor's degree in 2009. After graduation, Sellers volunteered with Resource …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2409