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‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community
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… ‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local … who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumnus and former …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101
From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western
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… From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at … starting up a pickleball club on campus. "Back in 2019, it was just my brother and me playing. He didn't know what he was doing, I didn't know what I was doing," he laughs. "But …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095
President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU
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… Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn … says Dunn. "Helping students achieve their dreams is very rewarding and we are pleased to be in a position to do so." … action, the most recent adjustment to Dunn' s compensation was approved last December and effective on July 1, 2015. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36938
Student-led summit to explore climate change concerns and accelerate campus carbon neutrality action
Sustainability
… Student-led summit to explore climate change concerns and accelerate campus … opportunity for students across Western Michigan University to share specific concerns on the broad theme of climate … have motivated Western's work on environmental stewardship, innovative climate change and sustainability …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63220
Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids
College of Education and Human Development
… Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids Submitted by Chris Hybels on … events we have done in the past have been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best … and live music. And we're also having a tater tot eating contest that is hosted by the guy who actually broke the world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872
Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon Submitted by Cindy Wagner on João Pedro Sousa KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pivoting during … finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about the dual degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261
Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials
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… Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state … to no more than 4.2%—or $590—whichever is greater. The latest Michigan House proposal does not include … return on investment over a lifetime—in a person’s wages, their social mobility and their health. So our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611
WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent
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… WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent Submitted by Anonymous (not … A strategic internal planning and budgeting process is underway on campus to create environments where students want to … enabling the completion of $29.3 million of renovations, repairs and safety and sustainability improvements without …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6651
Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies
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… Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual … pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. Read their Stories KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will … of degrees and presentation of graduates, President Edward Montgomery and Provost Jennifer Bott will speak. There …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66338
Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their decision making
College of Education and Human Development
… Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their … , professor of educational leadership in higher education, was recently awarded the 2023 Support for Faculty Scholars Award (SFSA). …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70778