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WMU among 60 institutions recognized for excellence in educator preparation
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… the Accreditation of Educator Preparation announced that Western Michigan University is one of 60 providers from 29 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs. The spring 2020 review by the CAEP Accreditation Council …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59958
Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities
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… of friendship will be honored with the naming of three Western Michigan University facilities for a trio of men who met on campus as students and went on to become WMU trustees, Detroit business and … and ties to WMU, the two residence halls that comprise the Western Heights complex will be named Hall-Archer-Pickard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675
Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree
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… A.J. Tate has been more worried about hiding his cap and gown. The newly minted graduate of Western Michigan University surprised his family Dec. 13 … ranging from middle school to first-year student at Western. While some of the people closest to him knew he’d …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate
Bronco mascot rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph'
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… may be best known on campus as the rider who leads Western Michigan University's Bronco football team into … this school year against riders from 15 Michigan and Ontario schools in Region 4 of IHSA's Zone 6. With that … in five to eight horse shows annually, during the fall and spring semesters. The team won regional IHSA championships …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46349
Sabbatical leaves granted to 36 faculty members
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… during the 2015-16 academic year to engage in research and creative projects as well as other work that promotes … growth and development. The leaves were granted by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees during its … Qiji "Jim" Zhu, professor of mathematics. Effective for the spring 2016 semester Dr. Lisa E. Baker, professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21132
Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase
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… Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids … Award-winning jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker will join the Western Michigan University Jazz Quartet, Gold Company and … by a wide range of artists including James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Parliament/Funkadelic to Frank Sinatra, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442
Make a Difference staff award nominations due
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… are due by Friday, Feb. 28. KALAMAZOO—Nominations for the spring round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference … that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12876
Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience
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… Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, … a special message from President Edward Montgomery for Western Michigan University's 2020 graduates. Kordell Smith … then that Kordell Smith emerged as a standout leader in Western Michigan University’s sales and business marketing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046
Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU
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… Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth Conference. Update 3/11/20: Out of an abundance … Mich.—She shined a light on government corruption and human rights abuses in Yemen, sparking a reform movement … Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will share her story at Western Michigan University. A journalist and advocate for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403
Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource
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… special focus on Kalamazoo, will begin Wednesday, Jan. 13 , and continue through April 13 at Western Michigan University. The 13 multidisciplinary talks … a brown bag lunch. No talk will be offered March 9 during spring recess. Titled "Our Blue Marble—Water, Home and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29638