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Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars
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… Scholars will be honored at a March 20 reception. KALAMAZOO—Forty-seven students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2014 during the 34th annual Presidential Scholars … admitted to graduate programs at institutions such as Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262
The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University
College of Aviation
… brother Justin, who is now in Envoy Air's training program for first officers; sister Jillian, a part of the college's … WMU campus and what he saw at the college's base at Kellogg Field made the sale. Four years and almost 24 months as a certified …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan
Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars
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… be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2016 during the 36th annual Presidential Scholars … while completing their degrees. Presidential Scholars for 2016 Accountancy— Mari B. Tobin of Kalamazoo. … sciences— Joseph D. Barnett of Kalamazoo. Business information systems— Carrie M. Renfrow of Natchez, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219
WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind
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… walking environment. Looking at cane materials, techniques for use Kim, the project's principal investigator, says the … Kim says aluminum was initially a popular material for cane shafts. Manufacturers then introduced graphite and … visual impairments. "Some blind individuals use a guide dog for their mobility," Kim says. "But that is a relatively …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729
WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday
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… payments to current PIO members of increasing amounts for this semester, depending on the number of credit hours taught. The agreement also calls for a new salary minimum of $1,190 per credit hour to go into effect for the spring 2024 semester and a salary minimum rate of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783
Business students selected to receive 2014-15 scholarships
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… and academic excellence. The scholarships were awarded for the 2014-15 academic year and range from $500 to $2,500. … in WMU's Haworth College of Business. Award recipients for 2014-15 Anthony Albright of White Cloud, a freshman … Yashkumar Patel of Kalamazoo, a senior majoring in sales and business marketing, received a $2,000 Robert A. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16680
Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program
College of Arts and Sciences
… senior at Western Michigan University, is taking his love for mathematics international with his acceptance into the … Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) program — a first for a WMU student. Garrett Nichols Nichols' path to this achievement began with a simple suggestion from a friend after a Math Club meeting, sparking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659
Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo
College of Education and Human Development
… Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of Greater Kalamazoo on Feb. 20 , for their ongoing support to improve childhood literacy. … , associate professor of special education, the program's efforts have made a huge impact on children's academic growth. … course of the semester, surpassing the typical trajectory for this grade level" In addition to benefiting the BGC, …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award
Campus service hours and closures you need to know during spring recess 2025
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… Michigan University will operate with reduced hours for some campus services during spring recess, which runs … , and classes will resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 10 . For emergencies only, contact WMU Department of Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call (269) 488-8911. Office closings …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/spring-recess-2025-hours
WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report
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… in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Online Bachelor's Programs . Western first … only Michigan public institution in the top 100—and No. 52 for online bachelor's programs for veterans. "Western Michigan University strives to meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025