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Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the … the utmost dedication, passion, and excellence in teaching, setting a standard for us all,” says  Dr. Julian Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… new and returning students will be on campus before then, settling in for a new semester, attending various events, … wmich.edu/internationaladmissions . Direct questions to Wayne Bond at wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4853 or Michelle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123

Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride

W Magazine

… from WMU's campus car parade on Oct. 10, 2020. President Edward Montgomery and his wife, Kari, stand with the … face masks. This decked out SUV won the Best Bronco Award in the car parade. Scenes from WMU's campus car parade … alumni, judging decked-out cars and spirit zones set up by WMU organizations and departments along the way. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/62307

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … 2016 presidential election and as a volunteer Capuchin Soup Kitchen helper. Veronica A. Buss Veronica A. Buss, of … Blessings in a Backpack; assisting with Syrian refugee resettlement efforts, which included a project with her high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … member of the football team and under his school's no-set-captains policy, served several times in that leadership … Tennessee; and prepared and served food at a local soup kitchen. In addition, she participated in the Service Over …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … years will receive a $4,000 Residence Hall Award to offset their 2013-14 housing costs. This year's Medallion … In addition, Brzezinski volunteered at St. Leo's Soup Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Macomb …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony … "Ragtime" and "Kiss me Kate." "Her legacy is that she set the standard. She raised the bar," says D. Terry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… the University. Beyond his work within the college, Dr. Li was a strong advocate for the University and our larger … CEHD’s cumulative research expenditure from 2017 to 2022 was $27.7 million, the largest among all colleges at WMU. … compassion and commitment to his colleagues and our youth set him apart. I cannot thank him enough for all he has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

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… a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in creating the Office for Sustainability … and leader. "The Office for Sustainability is geared toward students who pay the sustainability fee because they … faculty, staff and students can buy an EcoJug or a utensils set for $5 and a tote for $4. The office also has a limited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … he has taught me," she says.  "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me.  I knew I would always get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976