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Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach

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… who comes to WMU from Purdue University, completed  a Hall-of-Fame playing career at WMU as a four-year starter at … record for a .635 winning percentage, second highest in school history. In his final season in 2012, he led the Blue … playoff appearance. It was just the third championship in school history and the first title since 1980. Lester was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472

The Western Brass Quintet to premiere new compositions

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… Pierre Jalbert’s "Brass Quintet," commissioned as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the School of Music, and Joseph Turrin’s "Quintessence," … today. The quintet is a resident faculty ensemble in the School of Music. Members include Scott Thornburg, trumpet; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4415

Western faculty earn tenure, promotions

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved recommendations for tenure and … ; Department of Physical Therapy Joanne DeWit ; WMU Bronson School of Nursing Jeremy Duncan ; Department of Biological … of Electrical and Computer Engineering Lori Gray ; School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs Monique Haley ; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68379

Young honors college team finishes national contest among top 10

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… KALAMAZOO—Five academically talented middle and high school students representing a Western Michigan University … Pa. The students, all eighth and ninth graders from area schools, took part in the league's 2011-12 international competition as participants of the Academically Talented Youth Program in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1294

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake service project

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… (not verified) on WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve is site of educational service project. KALAMAZOO--More than 150 third graders from four different Kalamazoo County schools will get an education in environmental stewardship … third graders from the Mattawan (Mich.) Early Elementary School, Montessori School in Kalamazoo, and El Sol …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/373

Acclaimed cellist performs at WMU

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Matt Haimovitz KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's School of Music and the Bullock Performance Institute present … studio of young cellists at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal. Haimovitz’s recording career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9295

Stephen G. Jones obituary

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… Stephen G. Jones A May 19 service will celebrate the life of Dr. Stephen G. Jones , professor emeritus of music and an … that helped shape the policy and direction for the WMU School of Music. In addition, he was a lifetime member and … Trinity Lutheran Church or the Western Michigan University School of Music. Western Michigan University School of Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … proud to help build a workforce that strengthens families, schools and our entire community.”   Working together The … PreK for All initiative, which aims to provide preschool services for all 4-year-old children in the state, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Three finalists for associate provost make public presentations

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… presentations by three final candidates for the post of Western Michigan University associate provost for … the Fetzer Center Dr. Barbara Liggett , director of WMU's School of Public Affairs and Administration, 2 p.m. … her teaching career as a teacher and coach for Ambridge School District in Pennsylvania and also was an athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/105

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… for academic affairs, and Dr. Laura Dinehart , dean of the College of Education and Human Development, were … Department of Education, Grow Your Own (GYO) supports 80 school districts in the state by providing school employees seeking initial certification or additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250