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Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights
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… who helped bring an end to the second Liberian civil war in 2003 will present a public address at 7 p.m. Friday, … will join her for the two-day gathering. WMU President Edward Montgomery will be attending the Nobel Reception and … with identifying a local or global need and creating a service project to make a difference, and each club will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210
WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game
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… acts of bravery as a U.S. Army medic during the Vietnam War, Western Michigan University graduate James C. "Doc" McCloughan has been awarded the Medal of Honor . The retired teacher and coach … , following the decadeslong lobbying efforts of his fellow servicemen. McCloughan's many feats of bravery occurred …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734
WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics
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… director can build in the years to come,” President Edward Montgomery says. "Dan comes to Western with a strong record of service in Division I athletics and a commitment to … capital projects and internal operations in 2017. He was promoted in 2019 to executive deputy athletic director …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647
WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award
Haworth College of Business
… WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Delgado KALAMAZOO, … third annual Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. Amber Delgado , an industrial and entrepreneurial … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643
Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration
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… University this month to offer voter registration and other services to students, staff and area residents. The stop is … Flagpoles. "With many students attending college in cities away from home, they may have questions about residency and … their communities," says Dunn. "One of the most important ways they can have an impact is to take part in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35167
Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now that the new academic year is underway, faculty and staff members across the Western Michigan … Excellence —Promote innovative learning, discovery and service. Discovery and Collaboration —Progress as a … social sustainability and accessibility. Sustainable Stewardship —Advance economic and environmental sustainability …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750
Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies
Haworth College of Business
… draws range of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch … $1,700 for first place and $300 as the People's Choice award recipient. The competition was held March 27 and 28 , … major from Detroit. CarBar is a Web-based delivery service of alcoholic beverages and also a mobile bar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997
WMU president announces plan to retire next summer
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… ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery , who for the past seven years has steadily … and career readiness, including an array of programs and services made possible by the nationally historic $550 …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire
Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management
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… Domingo. Peña Cabreja sings with an orchestra. "Yes, there was architecture, but every time there was an audition, I was there. Every time there was a gig, I … new experiences, I found out that I was good at customer service, that I liked selling and marketing the University," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476
New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives
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… been able to secure $4 million of state funding directed toward Western Michigan University so we can increase the … throughout this state, we will no longer have families waiting up to two years to get services." Joining O'Brien for the announcement were State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702