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Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… high at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Going to Western Michigan University and the experience I … Health Center in Kalamazoo. College may be a place to go, but Western Michigan University students, faculty and … to prepare for your future," says President Edward Montgomery . "These data indicate that we continue to be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… at WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The new Michigan budget awaiting Gov. Rick Snyder's signature includes $500,000 to allow the … instance, are being left on the table because the survey does not have the ability to apply for them. "We were … survey and WMU to: Advise the development of oil and gas supplies. Protect groundwater resources.  Identify geological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,651 diplomas on behalf of the … Students participating in graduation exercises may reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

Pianist Christopher Taylor to close WMU's Piano Masters series

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… been astounding recitals of monolithic works such as Bach's Goldberg Variations, the Liszt Transcendental Etudes and … Taylor's recital will be a journey of American music from Gottschalk through Scott Joplin and Duke Ellington, leading up to the popular John Adams. The second part of this solo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38566

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

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… organizations, departments and offices are welcome to sign up to host an excitement zone with or without a theme. All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402

Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award

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… the tireless efforts of individuals, departments and groups across campus who are dedicated to fostering a culture … to recognize and show appreciation for individuals, groups or programs on campus who have taken up the mantle of … for diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism goals. In the classroom, her classes frequently focus on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award

Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17

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… Michigan University has selected a design team made up of the firms Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and … to work with the design team. That committee is made up of community members as well as WMU faculty, staff and … and will be developed as a partnership between that government entity and the University. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009

Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award

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… wellness past and its central figure, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , has won an Independent Publisher Book Award, known as … religion, won an IPPY Silver Medal in the biography category. Conducted annually, the Independent Publisher Book … for spiritualism, attracting other, radical religious groups. He started reading about the Seventh-day Adventists, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26352

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

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… foreign language and international skills. Scholars receive up to $20,000 while fellows receive up to $30,000, but all Boren Award winners agree to work in the federal government for at least one year. "To continue to play a … are today contributing to the critical missions of U.S. government agencies in Washington, D.C., and around the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… serving on the board of the WMU Foundation and actively supporting a number of initiatives. In 1988, Lee and his … in 1990, and in late 2012, a $1.1 million gift from the couple made possible a renovation and expansion of that … friend to Western Michigan University and a wonderful supporter who truly understood the value and need for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184