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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

More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress

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… panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to welcoming our colleagues from near and … event highlights Musical and theatrical performances are always among the highlights of the congress. This year, they … Dr. Anne Walters Robertson , Claire Dux Swift Distinguished Service Professor of Music and the Humanities at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598

WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services

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… WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peterson … Department of Community Health. The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , chair and professor, respectively, in the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787

WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species

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… with students, alumni and volunteers in front of the large dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—The Arbor Day Foundation … recognizes the hard work and dedication of our landscape services staff and so many others across the University," … Notably, WMU's deeply rooted emphasis on environmental stewardship is helping to preserve a population of dwarf …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807

Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear

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… Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear Submitted by Anonymous … with hearing loss as newborns and will also support services for late-identified infants and children, as well … of all ages with hearing impairments. Specifically, the award will: Provide funding for client scholarships to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … to Western Michigan University for recognizing my public service,” Upton said. “Representing Western and advocating … have a new representative in the next Congress, I will always remain a steadfast supporter of the University.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189