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

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… the WMU Board of Trustees at its meeting on Friday, Sept. 17. The BOT unanimously approved naming University College … to sit in the mold society created for her and instead set out to conquer her dreams and explore the world. Western … for exploratory majors—after the inspirational alumna who was a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and …

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

Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… Broncos led the charge to the winner's circle at the 149th Kentucky Derby. "We took the Broncos and turned them … in 2019 after visiting a car auction where a company was selling shares in cars. He thought about how he could … capable, but I didn't know what the path was. And (Western) set me on the path. And now it's 20 years later, and I get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

Student veterans find place to grow, thrive at WMU

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… tours of duty including this deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— On Veterans Day, Western Michigan … is the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs , which was established on campus in 2009 to help service members … in the military, the program fit well with his skill set. Now in his second year at WMU, he still has some time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56507

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Global Education.   Sign up for a weekly update December 2018 Saturday, December 1 Christmas and Holiday Traditions … collecting new and gently used winter clothing to keep them warm this winter.  Monday, December 3 "Yuanliang Sun: … as later impressions to tell the story of the workshop that set the standard for the new generation of print publishers. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379

Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU

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… Technology, Engineering and Mathematics—STEM—Fair. It was created due to the high demand for workers with a … or (269) 387-2745. The STEM Fair has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 , in the Bernhard … The fourth annual Government and Nonprofit Career Fair is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 , in the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780

University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows … beginning at 11 a.m. during WMU's Fall Convocation, set for Friday, Oct. 6 , on the second floor of the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945

Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University will present its 2014-15 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Dr. E. Rozanne … an amazing ability to use simple but elegant approaches, a set of hands that would make him the world's most gifted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… their geospatial applications, and both programs pave the way for students to become certified as remote … the viability of offering UAV-related programs in 2016 and subsequently formed a UAV Working Group. Dr. Edwin … by expending almost half of the funds she received for setting up her research lab. Her sensor is based on the same …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… one would expect when describing jumping out of a Cessna-182 Skylane single-engine light airplane at an altitude of … "My career path forces me to do daring things. I don’t want to be the person who sits at a desk from 9 to 5 their … personally and professionally. If we do this right, we can set the standard for what a collegiate team is and allow the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Take the WMU Transportation Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … annual Summer Conference on Livable Communities that is set for Thursday and Friday, June 6-7 . Then during summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148