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Student comedians vie to be Last Bronco Standing

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… $2 without. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The event is modeled after NBC's Last Comic Standing and is a three-round …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/144

Update on investigation of on-campus robberies

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… Dec. 6 . One student reported an armed robbery just after 10 p.m. near Bigelow Hall. A second student reported a similar incident moments later near the Parking Services facility on the west edge of campus. The students … descriptions. The two suspects remain at large as of Friday afternoon, Dec. 7. They are described as young black males, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3399

"Pandemic Meals" - Emma Somers

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… "Sushi" "Western Scramble for Two" "Adjusting to isolation after the COVID-19 outbreak included confusion, anxiousness and time. At my house, I was quarantined with three of my roommates who all live for … I started to document the food we prepared, which made us want to show off our culinary skills even more. At first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59472

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students travel to different after-school sites to provide individualized tutoring to … Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies was presented with the Outstanding Community Partner Award …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

WMU saluted again in rankings of veteran-friendly institutions

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… colleges in the United States considered "the best fit for service members, military veterans and their families." The … other public university in Michigan to make the 2017 list was Central Michigan University. Best for Vets: … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36268

WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University

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… and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was recognized April 20 as the first Purple Heart University … confer the Purple Heart title on WMU. The event also was used to introduce a new benefit to Purple Heart … University designation to universities for outstanding service to military service members, veterans, their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902

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

Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84

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… had worked for every WMU president except Dwight Waldo. Between her 35 years as board secretary and earlier … positions she held at WMU, she spent a total of 42 years in service to the University community. Her prior roles at the … president and with every trustee she had served under her watch. "They're very easy to work with," she said. Kocher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43661

Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public

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… sessions exploring Western Michigan University research and service efforts on the topics of autism and mobility will … will include workshops, a recognition luncheon and an afternoon awards ceremony. Related article Event highlights teaching, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45421

Autism is focus of new graduate education specialization

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… to provide research and treatment. Recently, it was announced that the University is collaborating with … will integrate practicum students and provide consultation services. Directing the center will be Lloyd Peterson, an … with Compass LLC, a behavioral intervention consulting service. The new center will focus on helping autistic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/371