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Bronco men's soccer releases 2017 schedule

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… that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last fall in its upcoming 2017 schedule. The Broncos face a competitive … Over the past six years the entire facility has under gone a multi-million dollar transformation, bringing it to … said fifth-year head coach Chad Wiseman. "We're prepared to go up against other big-name programs, including traditional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40696

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96 … serving on the board of the WMU Foundation and actively supporting a number of initiatives. In 1988, Lee and his … in 2012, pledged $500,000 for construction of a home for what is now the Carl E and Winifred Lee Honors College. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

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… the physics faculty in 1968 and transitioned to a half-time teaching load in 1986 to serve part time as an administrative officer for what is now the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. He … he was a visiting scientist in the United States at the Argonne National Laboratory from 1961 to 1964 and at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'

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… on an epic journey in Western Michigan University Theatre's upcoming production of "Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea." A … American young man who's trying to discover his roots and what that means. And telling it in a poetic way and in a … way, in a magical way, is something that we have not gotten a chance to do yet as a company, so I'm really, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… in a foreign country here; it's so welcoming. You're not going to find the experience you find at Western at any … record internship at Duncan Aviation already lined up, she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has … soon as you graduate, you can get an internship or a full-time job because Western has that impact; it has connections …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… where he had served as president since 2007. Two weeks ago he announced he was taking a leave to focus on cancer … in dozens of high-tech businesses. Our deepest condolences go to his family for this loss, too early, of their loved … George W. Bush visits WMU and lauds Floyd, saying, "He does a fabulous job for this important institution." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Waln began his academic journey at Columbia College in Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in audio arts and … then, Waln has been gigging, touring and presenting full time.  Indigenous knowledge and practices can challenge, … use those passions and the things they love to do whatever they want in the world.”  In observance of …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… mentioned things like technology and science, and he said, 'What about geography?'" says Taylor, who admittedly didn't … imagery to detect human infrastructure changes for government and private defense companies. The technology is … his job at Maxar Technologies in Ypsilanti. He brought up the project in his interview to demonstrate the direct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… school. "This is an important step because we now have the go-ahead to recruit students for our first class to begin in … the community initiative. Speakers including U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and WMU President John M. Dunn , explained what the school—scheduled to open in fall 2014—will mean not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship

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… Michigan University student Lynsey DeGraaf , an integrated supply management major from Parchment, is one of only four … humbled, relieved and very excited all at the same time," DeGraaf says. "It is such an honor to be recognized … and it is a great relief to not have to worry about how I'm going to pay for my last semester at WMU." Honors are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25688