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WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students

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… the past several weeks, University personnel have been in discussion about the initiative with officials at the Battle … After months of working with a recently discovered set of financial problems, the Miller College Board … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … South Christian High School and plans to major in interior design at WMU. She was awarded a Presidential Endowed … for two years in Connections Lunch Partners, which sets up lunch partners for special-needs students. She is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… like or are interested in. It's an opportunity to make new discoveries and connections through Japanese language and … students studying at partner institutions in China and Taiwan.   The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study … engaged Southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

ISM student wins $3,000 scholarship

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… is the latest integrated supply management student to be awarded a statewide scholarship from the Transportation Club … the Lee Honors College and an active volunteer in Bronco Buddies, a program where college students interact with middle … a career working for a global company with her sights set on a position overseas. About the program The ISM …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26068

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Residency Program. Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class at the Discovery Enrichment Center in Benton Harbor Area Schools. … as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the program mitigates some of the barriers that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Broncos land leadership positions following resume-worthy student experience

W Magazine

… student experience have been acknowledged for equipping individuals with the skills needed for impactful careers and … students looking to advance their careers. The programs are designed with the latest instructional technologies and … ■ A closer look at the 2023-24 Career Outcomes Report Data was obtained for 2,859 graduates, or 73%, who earned …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/magazine-rankings-graphic

Sales students continue high performance at national competitions

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… Institute National Sales Challenge . The two-person team was composed of Asad Khaja of Kalamazoo and Alexa DeVos of Grand Rapids. In addition to the fifth-place finish, Khaja placed in the top 10 … challenge involved meeting with a bank branch manager to set up a mutual referral relationship where the given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20776

Student organization recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… as an elite chapter by the organization for its outstanding efforts during the 2023-24 academic year. The chapter … This is the 39th time the chapter has received the designation from the international organization. Going for … that these are excellent students who have worked hard toward their chosen profession. It also shows the ability of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/beta-alpha-psi-2024

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

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… for orientation. Many students and employees will be reading Martel's book over the summer in preparation for events … Journeys: Crossing the Pacific, Dealing With Trauma" set for Oct. 23 in Miller Auditorium . It is being … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… news topics, including the death of an unarmed teenager who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri — the … shares a home with his son, partner and mom. It’s also the setting for many of his live appearances on CNN.   In … recruited by the Atlanta Journal Constitution to cover home design during a period when home-improvement reality TV was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764