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WMU to confer some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… the University confers more than 1,300 degrees: 862 at the bachelor's level, 460 at the master's level and 21 at the doctoral level. Schedule Each of the two summer 2013 ceremonies is geared toward students … of Education and Human Development, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Health and Human Services. The noon ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7701

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of outstanding Western Michigan University faculty members received tenure and promotions through the approval of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , … of Music Charles Bruce , Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Caroline Burke-Kolehmainen , Department of

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Two local special education leaders set for Keystone talk

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… for special education, and Angela Telfer , director of its WoodsEdge Learning Center, will speak at 8 a.m. … Schoolcraft and Vicksburg Public Schools. She earned bachelor's, master's and educational specialist degrees from … participating members of their communities. Telfer earned a bachelor's degree in special education from Central Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3062

WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala

International Student and Scholar Services

… Center East Ballroom to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dog in the Kalamazoo community. The event is free and … Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian … Chinese Academy and Gagie School. Global engagement is one of the three pillars at WMU, and Dr. Ying Zeng, director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45164

Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts

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… vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, has been named Western Michigan … recruit new students in the semester before I completed my bachelor's degree. It was a privilege, and I have been … as an actor and playwright. Tremblay earned both bachelor's and master's degrees through WMU's School of

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5734

Soga Japan Center offers free cultural presentations

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… Soga Japan Center offers free cultural presentations Submitted by Anonymous … origami, kimono dressing, calligraphy and other aspects of Japanese culture in free presentations offered by Western … programs and on policy-making boards. Yoshimoto holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Yokohama City University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1513

Industrial engineer named national fellow

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… University faculty member was recently named a fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Dr. Steven E. Butt … Being named a fellow is the highest classification of membership in the organization. The accolade recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40225

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley forge pathways to success through more than 50 program-level transfer agreements

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… affairs, and Dr. Paige Eagan, provost and vice president of instruction and student services at Kalamazoo Valley, … can transfer seamlessly to WMU to continue pursuing a bachelor's degree. Notably, the deal includes three … offer students the opportunity to earn their associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years in a variety …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73316

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna , a delegation of students, faculty and staff met with lawmakers, … served as a platform to advocate for continued support of higher education and to share stories of student success … event was a live demonstration from the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Communication and its Communication and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

New medieval book series could captivate public, scholars alike

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… Publications has launched Past Imperfect, a new series of short-form books that focus on the Middle Ages, are … says Dr. Simon Forde , director and editor-in-chief of Medieval Institute Publications. "Short-form publications … an increasing scholarly need to publish concise summaries of research—35,000 words and 100-plus printed pages—that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40229