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WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been awarded a $779,072 grant by the John Templeton … discussion on this, professionally speaking, and what could be done to make it better, more interesting and more available to people?'" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700

WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

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… nonresidents and make WMU more competitive internationally. Beginning with the summer I session in May 2017, basic, … tuition rates for newly admitted nonresident students will be set at 1.25 times the rate that Michigan residents pay. … required fees for a nonresident freshman or sophomore would be nearly cut in half—down to $14,366 from its current cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people behind the discoveries and the enduring impact on both … involvement,” says Director Erika Hartley , M.A.'17, who began working with the project as a Western Michigan … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western,  Beaupre spent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

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… Earth Day Committee says the theme was inspired by the number of households in the county—101,000. "We want to … very many things that so many people are doing, and could be doing to protect our environment," Webb says. "We're collecting 'acts of green,' and we'll be counting them from now until next year's Earth Day, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948

Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success

W Magazine

… movie script for his storied aviation career could be “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” But the first of the … he learned the program was opening a new facility at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, Michigan. “I immediately loved the … Although he was called back to finish training, he was furloughed by Mesaba that October. He worked as an instructor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774

Men's soccer team releases its 2014 schedule

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… ago," Wiseman says. "Our non-conference schedule should be very challenging playing two opponents from both the Big … East. The eight opponents we play on our home field should be exciting games for our supporters to watch. By the time we compete in the MAC portion of the schedule, we will be prepared for anything." Non-conference play WMU warms up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16320

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam Beal takes part in a photo shoot for the Alzheimer's … football standout is putting his success to good use. Sam Beal , now a cornerback for the New York Giants, is teaming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… survey next week that will help its senior leaders better understand employees' work experiences and measure … email message announcing the survey project. "We aspire to be a university of choice. We need to learn more about your … to complete and is open to all WMU full- and part-time benefits-eligible faculty and staff, and members of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… unique needs of her English learners Submitted by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up,  Mary   Borkholder  never thought she would realize her dream of becoming a teacher. Raised Amish, she explained that young … at Western Michigan University this year. She will be continuing her education at WMU in the teaching English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Upping his professional game: Digital marketing student interns with FOX Sports

Haworth College of Business

… Instagram and TikTok accounts, created graphics in Adobe Photoshop and used Adobe Premiere Pro to create videos for the University’s social … of others and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone to better myself,” he says. “With networking, the more people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73119