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Public invited to take part in WMU common read

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… that helped free an imprisoned man after 30 years—27 of them spent on death row. Members of the public are invited to participate by delving into a copy of … According to Bonner, that unusually short timetable and what happened during Elmore's subsequent appeals add up to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7203

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… post is authored by Ryder Patzuk-Russell, author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . Read … Iceland. Though he never became bishop himself, Einarr knew what it meant to be a good bishop: he believed in the … during the story of all his failures. Yet still his trials are not over: much of his time as bishop is taken up with a …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Tickets available Tuesday to watch Broncos in NCAA Tournament

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… Broncos in NCAA Tournament Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Bronco men's basketball team beat Toledo for their first MAC Tournament win since 2004. KALAMAZOO— Tickets are available for the general public beginning Tuesday, … 14-seed, will face the three-seed Syracuse University at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, March 20 , at the Niagara Falls Center. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14350

Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… Way to Delta Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For a long time, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was … Gokey didn't have to travel far to pursue his dream of a career in aviation.  He hails from a community so nice, they … technical side of the equation really makes you appreciate what it takes to make the airplane operate in the flying …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/gokey

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… from my days at WMU. I used to go to parties or social gatherings and take photos, develop them and then I’d go to … photography.” —Barry Z. Roberts, BS ‘84 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“What a great day to be a Bronco!” might as well be this … and emotionally.” Now retired from a long and rewarding career with General Motors, Roberts’ journey began as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… be closed Monday, May 28, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University … emergencies only , contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Admissions office is closed Saturday, Sunday and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/608

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… Western Michigan University is also a great place to work. The institution was named the top-rated education employer … 75 employers across all sectors—from technology and health care to automotive and education—made the list of top places … whether their employer takes action on serious issues.   "What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… Guadalupe "Lupe" Guzman Ramos has learned a lot from his parents, not the least of which is a willingness to take a risk.  In the … some drawbacks.  A 1960 episode of CBS Reports -- basically what "60 Minutes" is these days -- focused on the harsh …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives

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… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At its June 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized … an increase to their base salary.  The new contract also states the union members will have the same health care plan design and contribution rate as faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64606

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… scholar to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng Chicago with a fellow Fulbright … in the movement to democratize his homeland. "There are few political scientists in Myanmar," said Thein, who … into a career at a family-owned printing press. In 2005, Thein heard about an opportunity to advance his English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139