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Football Broncos earn first ever national ranking

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… the rivalry's Cannon Trophy for the third straight time was just the start of the Western Michigan University … by head coach P.J. Fleck , were ranked in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll for first time in program history. Debuting … MAC West Championship | Nov. 28, 2016 WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo | Nov. 20, 2016 ESPN College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35536

Football Broncos move up to No. 14 in AP rankings

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… football rankings and fell to No. 21 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll. Under the direction of head coach P.J. … final two games against Buffalo and Toledo will be home at Waldo Stadium. Remaining schedule Tuesday, Nov. 8, … MAC West Championship | Nov. 28, 2016 WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo | Nov. 20, 2016 ESPN College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36142

Cultivating community: WMU Future Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event

College of Education and Human Development

… Halloween experience.  Omega Delta Phi Fraternity was one of several student organizations that volunteered for the event. "We wanted to show neighboring communities that Western … career preparation,academic success, mentorship, community service outreach, and networking skills. To learn more, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/future-teachers-color-education-halloween-event-wmu-organizations-greek

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… can change the trajectory of a child's life that I just want to support it in anyway I can," says Nelson. "And if I'm asked to lead to … of young children, their support and preparation for life. After being selected by ISAAC as one of three issues that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

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

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… Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors said he would likely never walk. Limited success after years of physical therapy seemed to confirm that … of toddling, independent steps on his fifth birthday. "I was crying. I couldn't believe he had actually done it," …

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

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s main campus, and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International … from students as they can possibly learn from me.” Showing warm hospitality and respect are what De Young considers to … ensure they will follow the fellowship’s main principles of service. “The only volunteers that we accept are those who …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West Championship

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… football Broncos defeated Toledo 55-35 Friday night at Waldo Stadium to become the Mid-American Conference West … 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/2016/11/36632

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team … to redesign the park to meet the vision of its stakeholders was impactful both professionally and personally. Sponsored … full time for the Michigan Department of Transportation after graduation. “Their vision and passion for their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… a satellite clerk’s office on campus to expand election services. The office is in room G14 of the Bernhard Center, … Western students voted in the 2020 general election, which was after the satellite clerk’s office opened on campus. This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… of Special Education and Literacy Studies , have been awarded a $2.96 million National Professional Development … a comprehensive professional development program to 75 in-service teachers and 60 pre-service teachers who will earn … of the 2022 National Professional Development grant award. The NPD grants awarded to WMU have been instrumental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606