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Duo earns top honors for retention program

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… award for developing WMU’s Phoenix Program, an initiative designed to support the growth and success of students, specifically … the program The duo developed an academic recovery course designed to provide students with needed support in various …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18324

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… to Earth. Derek McFall's out-of-this-world concept fired up scientists at NASA. The Western Michigan University … student at WMU. "I had some courses in college on machine design. This was basically a machine design project on steroids. It might as well have been from my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

Music student wins trombone competition

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… approximately $4,000. The competition was for students up to age 23, pitting the young Dewyer against students … WMU at these events, and I'm fortunate to have the support and guidance of professor Wolfinbarger and the school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16704

WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic

Haworth College of Business

… deadly epidemic. With the help of Chinese colleagues and support from the Haworth College of Business Food Industry … commented, “Basically, I just drive directly to a large supermarket to buy food and then go home quickly. I won't … stay too long … ” 58.6% of households reported stocking up on food and beverages. Frequently noted choices were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581

U.S. Air Force Band presents free concert at Miller Auditorium

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… D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that make up the U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to continue the … individual musicians perform apart from the full band to support military and civilian ceremonial and diplomatic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15993

CIS students claim second place award in case competition

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… computer information systems students earned the runner-up award for their business case analysis at the third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15265

Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. These are not the … of Monroe, Michigan. "For your first jump, you build up a lot of nervousness when heading to altitude. The moment … gained sponsorships with several local business such as Maggie’s, Belding Tanks and Young Entrepreneurs of America. …

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

Mindless Behavior and the OMG Girlz come to Miller Auditorium

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… are on sale now for the April 17 show. KALAMAZOO—Hip hop groups Mindless Behavior and the OMG Girlz with special guest … Five and New Edition, Mindless Behavior has been stirring up a frenzy on their "Shout Out Tour" with R&B grooves and … visit their website . Special guest Hi-Riz will bring its signature mix of dance, hip hop, storytelling and powerful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14940

Sexual assault awareness events slated for March, April

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… March 28 KALAMAZOO—"The Art of Surviving" is the theme for upcoming events at Western Michigan University that are designed to raise awareness about sexual assault. All of the … show and rally. Participants will stand together to speak up about sexual assault and "take back the night" with guest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14694

Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns

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… (not verified) on WMU's Sarah Pepper, an integrated supply management major, worked last year for Sigma Machine … a maximum of $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire up to two interns for summer 2019. "The matching funds are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259