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Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… Jacob Paquette; Jeff Breneman, vice president for government relations; and McKenzie Covington. KALAMAZOO, … students and then form teams to develop those ideas.  With support from the Office of Research and Innovation, students … whole," says Seker. Banks, an engineering student from Chicago, used the challenge as a launchpad to turn a concept he'd …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… Ice Arena, respectively. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … to 5 p.m. Jan. 3; and closed Jan. 4-5. The pharmacy drive-up window is open until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center … Jan. 6. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside unoccupied buildings and student commuter lots will not be plowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates … his 2023-24 State of the University address, President Montgomery outlines Western's vision to achieve one of … Empowering Futures Gift and the  raft of initiatives it supports . The goals announced Wednesday will effectively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… with the few resources available to her in order to come up with therapeutic child-centered play activities for her … internship experience, Connect-123 also provided many group activities on the weekends so they could explore the city … accepted to become a child life specialist. I definitely suggest future students deciding on a program to come to WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Francisco's submission, a Korean pear kimchi and grilled goat cheese sandwich, featured a homemade kimchi made with canned pears, thick-cut cherrywood bacon, goat and mozzarella cheese and Dijon mustard sandwiched … muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for A Weekly Update February 2018 opportunities Thursday, … local and social topics. Free and open to the public. "Dragon and Eagle in Africa: Comparing China and America's … Free and open to the public. Wednesday, Feb. 14 "Why has Income Inequality Increased while Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… individually and collectively, have designed academically rigorous study abroad programs that promote global awareness," … the forum said in announcing that the honor would go to Harrison and Palmer. The duo are using the Times in … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

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… 50th Stulberg International String Competition wrapped up  May 17 with a celebration at Western Michigan … following are their awards, name, age, school and teacher: Gold Medal:  Laurentia Woo , violin, 17, New Jersey,  Itzhak … Pre-College program.  As part of its educational focus, the gold medalist Woo will be mentored by renowned violinist  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Western, Kellogg Community College renew agreements to maintain smooth transfer pathways for students

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… Western, Kellogg Community College renew agreements to maintain smooth … Affairs Julian Vasquez Heilig, WMU President Edward Montgomery, Kellogg Community College President Paul R. Watson … that minimizes the loss of earned credits and prevents the duplication of coursework. “Kellogg Community College is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71418

Fall semester kicks off with 34th Bronco Bash

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… participate to share information, market services and sign up volunteers. Bronco Bash also hosts live entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18351