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Learn to compost with worms, fix a bike at Sustainability Celebration

Sustainability

… the quality of life for all. Free celebration parking will be available in Lot 76 behind the Office for Sustainability. Open house The … normally open one day each week, is a place where anyone can repair their bikes with the guidance of student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48812

Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

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… required fees for 2013-14 in a way that will keep WMU the best value among Michigan's 15 public universities. 2013-14 … university education within reach of as many students as we can." An estimated general fund budget for the coming year, … said, "we are able to offer a true measure of where the biggest 'bang for the buck' is to be found in higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 50 years of friendship will be honored with the naming of three Western Michigan … and automotive executive who died June 1, 2016, half way into his eight-year term as a WMU Trustee. Dennis W. Archer … the Michigan Supreme Court and past president of the American Bar Association as well as a former trustee. William F. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to continue his education. “I chose WMU over other colleges because I felt when I toured here, I wasn’t just another … was able to meet many people from my major as I transferred into mostly upperclassman courses, which was a big benefit … an annual event where WMU and area high school students can pitch their innovative business ideas to expert …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… the Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, who splits his time between the office and the field, looking for people in … Michigan, but gradually veered off that path to venture into full-time employment, first in adult foster care and … Howie helped me get through some things with meditation. I can't thank him enough; that changed my life. Dr. Bridget …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University student has been awarded a prestigious federal scholarship and has big … as one of 221 Boren Scholarship recipients out of 794 applicants from around the country to receive a 2018-19 … come true, as Boren Scholarship alumni are fast-tracked into federal careers after graduation. About the Boren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… 2020 graduates. Kordell Smith (Photo credit Elizabeth Heinz) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders are forged in crisis. … Kalamazoo and campus,” says Smith. “I couldn’t have fallen into a better place.” His tour guide, Lauren Toppen , also … business. He had a knack for negotiating and loved to haggle for bargains at garage sales with his friends. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans

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… Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans Submitted by Deanne Puca on Graphic courtesy of WMU … Corey Davis and offensive lineman Taylor Moton have been named to the Football Writers Association of America … first ever national ranking   |  Oct. 6, 2016 Broncos head into fall with updated look and revamped athletics website | …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36963

WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… Cup Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Winning WMU team members, left to right, Jack Taylor, Sydney Kjelden, Madi … senior Julio Nardinelli of Brazil and junior Jack Taylor of Canada comprised the WMU team. Mary Nielsen , faculty … her way to make sure that we were healthy and happy going into the competition. She still checks in on all of us and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… is about more than academics; it also prepares students to be engaged citizens. Dr. Denise Keele takes this idea a step … was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I can speak to my representatives and what I need to be … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596