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Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… and physical connections. Not surprisingly, it's taken a significant toll on mental health—particularly among young … and motivational quotes. X-Hale partnered with Phi Beta Sigma fraternity for an event about mental health. "People don't always understand how a lot of things happening in the world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… will argue that a true global democracy is the only way to create lasting peace. However, we should conceive of … more than 25 years ago and left a sum of money to WMU to support peace efforts through lectures or forums open to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics

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… a four-decade career at Western, including 24 years heading up the division. “We are grateful to Kathy for her many … leading Bronco Athletics has left an incredible foundation upon which our forthcoming athletic director can build in … State University (OSU) Beavers as deputy athletic director supervising capital projects and internal operations in 2017. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647

Alton Brown to bring culinary variety show to campus

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… Brown spent plenty of time in his mom’s kitchen growing up, his real interest in food sparked in college when he … entrance to the theatre. For more information , contact Bethany Gauthier at bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2245. For more news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27841

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… too many talented students have found their pathway strewn with barriers or even blocked. Western Michigan … an ecosystem of financial aid and programmatic support designed to meet students where they are and support them in … addition, studies show students who live on campus perform better academically and have higher retention rates than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation

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… at Western Michigan University. "(Western) is my home away from home," says Anthony, who will earn a bachelor's … that this is what you really have!'" says Anthony, who grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. She'd been interested in Western … like that. And anything we are participating in, he always shows up for support. It's definitely very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508

WMU goes for Guinness vow renewal record Oct. 8

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… will take place rain or shine. Organizers must draw 1,088 couples to break the record, which will be monitored by a … by Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 2009 with 1,087 couples. As of Sept. 26, nearly 900 couples had registered for … WMU event, putting event attendance at 82 percent of the way to the record. Event organizer Chris Praedel says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35208

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… developed a Request for Qualifications it is seeking in a design firm. Following the qualifications screening, a Request … and point person on the BTR Park, planning is already underway to provide opportunities for public comment and … to work with the selected firm, which will be made up of community members along with WMU faculty, staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

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… life. In addition, the University found the SRC has a significant impact on student’s feelings of well-being with … of other cultures. “Sports and fitness are global,” says Beth Northuis , assistant director of f itness and wellness … overwhelming, exercise and group sports are an excellent way to keep focused and stay on track. Accounting major and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

'Book of Mormon' to anchor Miller Auditorium's 2016-17 PNC Broadway series

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… of Mormon' to anchor Miller Auditorium's 2016-17 PNC Broadway series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … Miller Auditorium has announced its 2016-17 lineup, which includes performances of "Book of Mormon," "Dirty … an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. "Rodgers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30808