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Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation Scholarships, valued at $50,000 each … of scholarships, but can only receive an award from one. This year's Foundation Scholars have an average grade point … in accountancy and is the son of Lloyd Farrel and Jamie Heggie. Lily Heitz lives in Fountain and graduated from Mason …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450
Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … positions her well to lead a college with a vital mission that spans across colleges and academic units at … Luchara Wallace Wallace came to Western in 2009 as an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75953
University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14
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… Friday, Oct. 10. The Make a Difference Award is a peer-to-peer program that recognizes WMU staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. … phone callers who reach her office in error to students struggling with big as well as small problems. Summing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194
Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams
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… may involve virtual worlds, but the impact of esports is very real: It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan University is ramping up its esports presence, adding a trio of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222
Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation
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… in the nation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mike Caliendo is a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, known as the "Academic Heisman," and a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, college …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104
Most campus offices closed for Memorial Day
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… , in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected … call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact the WMU Department of … Closures and special hours Many offices, including admissions , Bronco Express , financial aid and First-Year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40061
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
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… sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front of Floyd Hall on Western Michigan University's … Dr. Dee Sherwood and student Skyler Wolverton recently visited to harvest some for smudge ceremonies during … Day celebrations. "When we all meet, the first thing we do is smudge, and that's when we get our medicine and burn it," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
Students help lead COVID-19 prevention, education efforts on WMU campus
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… pandemic. A group of Western Michigan University students is leading the charge to keep their peers safe and, … "We are the people coming back to campus on a regular basis. Therefore, we are all responsible for the health and safety of campus," says Melanie Mitchell , a chemistry graduate student who helped create the COVID-19 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61540
WMU student aims to clean up the fashion industry
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The fashion industry has, historically, been dependent upon trends—anticipating and … apparel companies to call for change. At the forefront of this change is Western Michigan University undergraduate student Avery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47992
Focused on the future
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… on the future Submitted by Erin Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver are co-directors of the Center for … trends in business and society. It seems like everyone is thinking about the future and asking the same question, … The Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy is part of the Haworth College of Business’ vision for what …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62166