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Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Middle-school geography whizzes from across the state will be on … slated to be on the WMU campus for a second round of competition after winning their local contests. The WMU … the Michigan winner. Students from public and private schools in every part of the state will compete to determine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni award event in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences with other students. … have taught him many things. “My first job out of high school was in powder coating. I remember wishing the … of this, I knew engineering was my path.” But it was a high school class that piqued his interest in chemistry.  “My …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… in Columbus, Ohio. Competing against teams representing 27 of the top aviation schools in the nation, the 12-member WMU team came in a … contending for a national championship again next year." Schools earn the right to compete at nationals by winning or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… on the hit Disney+ series "WandaVision," an "Avengers'' spinoff based on Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff and … a career in the video game industry. Then, late in high school, he got the acting bug. Scott Jacobs "I chose Western … had an amazing theatre program and also had a top business school," says Jacobs, who grew up in suburban Chicago. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… and Brandon Bye , a midfielder, and forward Alex Ruffer , of the women's soccer team, all were named Academic … Teams, the first time ever for WMU. Bye became the school's first ever First Team All-American; Shephard is … to defeat the University Albany in the second round for the school's first ever NCAA Tournament win and advanced to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

54th annual Concerto Concert features student soloists

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… Western Michigan University Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Uchimura, will present the 54th annual Concerto … , in Miller Auditorium. Featured soloists are the winners of the 2013 School of Music’s Concerto Competition: soprano D. Giles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6296

Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics

Haworth College of Business

… Anderson on KALAMAZOO, MI— Dr. Kuanchin (KC) Chen , professor of business information systems and director of the … Specialist Award will take him to EM Normandie Business School, a university with more than 150 years of history, which is ranked among the Top 90 European Business Schools by the Financial Times. The host institution has …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/kaunchin-chen-fulbright-specialist-award

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The retirements of four faculty members and 13 staff members were approved … All of the changes in department affiliation are to the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and effective May 2, 2012. The faculty members joining the school, along with their current affiliations, are: Dr. John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363

WMU sees surge in new freshman, grad and international students

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… figures show a 5.1 percent increase in the number of new freshmen and strong surges in the number of both … Despite steep decreases in the number of Michigan high school graduates over the past five years, this year's … class was enhanced as well. The freshman class average high school GPA went from 3.33 to a 3.37 when compared to last …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9450

Campus Activities Board presents hypnotist Paul Ramsay

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… Bronco Card, and $2 without. Paul Ramsay From teaching high school English to working at his alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, in residence life, Ramsay's goal has … Hypnotists, and now performs in many venues including high schools, colleges and comedy clubs. To learn more about Paul …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9433