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100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … player known nationally as "The Black Ghost." The family group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428
Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education
College of Arts and Sciences
… the fort's site through surveys and excavations, supported by a passionate group known as Support the Fort and … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western, Beaupre spent … beyond unearthing history and fostering community; it significantly influenced their professional paths. “We meet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438
Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will goof-it-up using everything from animals, colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
WMU charter schools expert to take part in debate to air on public radio
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… charter school movement and whether that movement has lived up to its promise. Other panelists include Dr. Julian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38426
WMU lauded for value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking
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… magazine ranked WMU at No. 64 among national universities—up 28 places from its spot in the 2015 Washington Monthly … U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The methodology is designed to "ask not what colleges can do for you, but what … and more, into this year's rankings, marking the single biggest change to our methodology to date," says Kevin Carey , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34557
Immigration at the forefront in 2016-17 Sichel Series
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… on long-term socioeconomic integration of U.S. immigrant groups. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just as the presidential race heats up over such questions as immigration, six experts will take … topic is "Socioeconomic Integration of U.S. Immigrant Groups Over the Long Term: The Second Generation and Beyond." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34946
WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director
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… Michigan University to build something new from the ground up," Washington says. "She has great passion for the field … has been identified. As founding chair, she will have a significant impact on facility development and the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780
Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition
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… maximum space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely designed to be adjustable both vertically and horizontally, the shelving system also has design features that make it impossible for food to fall out … went to Bronco Propeller, comprised of team members Aarush Gupta of Naperville, Illinois, Ryan McIntosh of Bay City, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011
Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP
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… as Catalyst University, Leadership Kalamazoo and the Wake Up Breakfast Series. In 2012, when the 100-year-old … WMU and as a school director for Proud to Be Me, one of the signature programs of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation. … in 2012, and has been a performance coach with the Gallup Corp. since 2014. An active participant in a number of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587
Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool
College of Education and Human Development
… the whale character while reading to preschoolers. JDI assigns the weekly responsibilities of preschoolers using a … is able to pay me during my internship," says Hoeksema . Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, … Western. "And the ability for Western to pay the employers up front is huge to some of these small businesses and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185