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Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… Historic photos of Dr. Merze Tate were on display at the event. Dr. Merze Tate attended school in rural Mecosta … County, Michigan. A portrait of a young Merze Tate. Tate, center, shakes hands with WMU President Dr. Paul Sangren. … She received an honorary doctorate from Western in 1948. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared Monday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

CommUniverCity Night celebrates Bronco-community connections

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… take on Murray State at this year's CommUniverCity Night. KALAMAZOO. Mich—The Western Michigan University Broncos' … the lights. CommUniverCity Night Launched in 1992, the event includes a corporate pre-game tailgating event on … a 45-14 decision in last year's home opener, which was the centerpiece of the 2014 CommUniverCity celebration. Tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26896

Senior engineers unveil latest creations at annual conference

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… on Biannual engineering showcase set for April 16. KALAMAZOO—Senior engineering students at Western Michigan … and Applied Sciences on WMU's Parkview Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Among the many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6337

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… honored for DEI efforts Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of … CHHS IT department and funding support from  the  Sammons Center Innovation and Research in Occupation Based … Dennis and Provost Julian Vasquez-Heilig at the college event in April "It's very powerful for international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… to student, University success Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Tanya Bakija … The annual award recipients will be recognized during the event beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the North Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center. Also receiving awards at convocation are recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award

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… Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The driving force behind Western Michigan … beginning at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in the Bernhard Center. The event also will feature WMU President John. M. Dunn's State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35115

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… at the new food marketing hub on Thursday, Sept. 25. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University announced … that can be used to host classes or student organization events, with room for over 75 students. The new space also … retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets and express …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

Date, time set for annual César Chávez march

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… march Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on César Chávez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 500 people are expected to participate in the 21st annual Kalamazoo César Chávez March Thursday, April 2 , from … activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union. The event has grown steadily in size and scope over the years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22759

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… public schools Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Brett Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary … Jan. 30, 2024 ,   in Sangren Hall. To learn more about the event or RSVP, visit "The Roberts Court and Public Schools" event page . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… on their mechanical hairbrush from the judges' panel. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2024 Bronco Pitch Competition brought … drop off from their home. Team members were Ross Briggs of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nate Neubauer of Sterling, Illinois, … of Grandville, Michigan. About the competition The annual event, held at the Haworth College of Business, provides a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711