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WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather

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… WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for … with special hours as information becomes available. Check the University events calendar to confirm whether an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions Submitted by … understanding of the issues college students face and how they can support and meaningfully interact with their … the week before the session they plan to attend and should note that sessions end at 1:30 p.m. for those who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety

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… WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety Submitted by Anonymous (not … in weather-related pilot training. "We wanted to find out how come aviation safety is improving as a whole," Brown … into it for flight simulation. "General aviation pilots often believe that the weather images they receive in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646

WMU engineering student receives scholarship from honor society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU engineering student receives scholarship from honor society … conditions. “That opportunity alone encouraged me to try my best and become involved in many activities,” says … supported her selection as a Tau Beta Pi scholar. “My professors are truly inspiring,” says Tabassum. “Their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75943

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs Submitted by Chris Hybels … to the quality of the programs, the ranking also considered how accessible institutions made financial benefits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74785

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication Submitted by Deanne Puca on The … August issue. Hall has been featured in numerous works, however this is his debut as a lead on an album. "As a … 45th annual Student Music Awards in its June issue, and check out the70th annual Critics Poll and Hall's review in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by … on a page is constantly changed by technology, the economy and methods of consuming media,” says Granderson. “What … a columnist for Page 2, co-hosted SportsNation radio shows, covered Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and created and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network … for students in Southwest Michigan," says Henrickson. "With my experience in curriculum development and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on A … topic. They'll teach mindset, communication, leadership and how you use that in the game, and then they practice in the … in mind. "Every day we do warmups, stretches for arms, shoulders, wrists. Some people's esports careers end in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279