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WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event

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… WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event Submitted by … for college and career readiness in the schools. "For many students, a high school counselor is the critical guide … President Obama is expected to announce new steps on how his administration is helping to support these actions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460

Business students win national sales challenge

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… Business students win national sales challenge Submitted by … career. Bringing WMU a win is not only an example of how strong our program is, but also demonstrates the hard … selling skills that lead them to success at many of the country's top firms. Named a "Top University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441

Still time to register for noncredit lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Still time to register for noncredit lifelong learning classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and trips KALAMAZOO—It's not too late to sign up for many of the moderately priced fall classes and trips being … noncredit courses cover a wide range of topics, from how to treat trauma, understanding the energy landscape and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9262

All WMU campuses close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather

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… All WMU campuses close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on Main Campus … There are  no changes in hours   for Valley Dining Center.  However, Bernhard Cafe' will  close at 4 p.m. Sindecuse … power outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69896

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year … Notably, WMU’s own career outcome data from 2020-21 shows that 98% of students were employed or in graduate … of graduation and median salary crested $65,000, with many students commanding top salaries for entry-level …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278

Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Erika Friedl , the Edwin E. Meader professor emerita of anthropology at Western … of linguistic and historical developments. I can imagine how hard the colleagues who nominated me must have fought …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60832

51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca

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… 51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Mich.—When some 3,000 medieval scholars from around the globe travel to Kalamazoo this month, they'll talk … the Medieval Institute. "There are sessions that focus on how the Middle Ages are portrayed in today's popular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32064

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on A camper cheers as … topic. They'll teach mindset, communication, leadership and how you use that in the game, and then they practice in the game," Puckett says, adding that many of the high school-age campers are eager to learn and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine devoting decades to exploring the local history of a … More than 320,000 artifacts have been recovered to date, many of which are on display at the Fort St. Joseph Museum … giving them the opportunity to learn excavation skills, how to draw maps and identify artifacts, and how to develop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs Submitted by … studies program. Pozo has led WMU student groups abroad for many years, traveling to both Uruguay and the Dominican … Scottish history and culture, and will be able to discuss how sustainability efforts can impact their future work as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866