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Three WMU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… in public relations and minoring in journalism and will be studying in South Korea. He chose to go to South Korea … in recreation management and minoring in Spanish and will be studying in Ecuador. He chose a short program offered in … majoring in biochemistry and biomedical sciences and will be studying in England. He chose England because he has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39764

Wide range of activities slated for annual Benefits and Wellness Expo

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… Wide range of activities slated for annual Benefits and Wellness Expo Submitted by Anonymous (not … on This year's expo is set for Nov. 1. Faculty and staff members can learn more about their Western Michigan University benefits as well as take part in a wide range of activities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43444

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… Zander Tewksbury could not take a single unassisted step. Because of a rare condition called Pitt Hopkins syndrome, … steps on his fifth birthday. "I was crying. I couldn't believe he had actually done it," says his mother, Krystal … through their physical and emotional barriers. Where it all began In 2011, coincidentally the year Zander was born, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… in a new $171 million manufacturing innovation initiative being announced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter … Innovation Institute as the nation's newest member of the Obama administration's Nationwide Network for … technologies and processes. The institute will be centered in California, with Silicon Valley's FlexTech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501

Campus marketing campaign invites potential Broncos to 'Strike Gold'

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… was launched with a new 30-second television spot that is being seen around the state. The TV network and cable buys mean the spot will be seen during broadcasts of NCAA football games as well as … and specific to the 'treasure' we see a WMU education to be," says Christopher Hunt , director of marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34746

Edwin Ryba obituary

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… Edwin Ryba , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 22 . He was 84. Ryba, of Bangor, Mich., … WJOR in South Haven, Mich. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan, South Haven. … make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Jeanne Baron October 2, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1858

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

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… of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, June 1 , in honor of U.S. … during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in Hawaii as a motor transport operator since … issued a proclamation in 2003, requiring U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270

New gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers

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… support for 11 Kalamazoo Promise students who hope to become educators and could enhance the diversity of … earn a degree and teaching credentials. The new partnership between WMU and KPS was announced April 21 by WMU President … of their college opportunities," Dunn says. "The donor has been working with us to leverage the Kalamazoo Promise in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31819

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing … Flynn on Dr. Jennifer Bott, joined by Dr. Ed Martini, Sonya Bernard-Hollins and Dr. Deveta Gardner, addresses the WMU … College will take place Friday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m . in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. It will be a historic day for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

WMed to offer new elective that includes Michigan AHEC Scholars program curriculum

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… interdisciplinary program focuses on cultural competency, behavioral health integration, social determinants of health … important supplemental skills that may not otherwise be included in their academic studies. AHEC Scholars is … , was already familiar with AHEC and its mission because of his previous work as a program manager for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62395