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WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows
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… Fellows Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study … of opportunities to see policy in action, visiting the Michigan State Capitol to advocate for reforms as well as … was renamed in 2000 in honor of Dr. Lewis Walker , Western Michigan University's first African American Ph.D. faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381
First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for seasonal farmwork, Elizbia Capula … The support and guidance she received at Western Michigan University has empowered her to become that voice. … of services for CAMP, when he visited Eau Claire (Michigan) High School. "I remember he was packing up when I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success
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… Mich.—Some students are buried in their books; Western Michigan University students lead presentations that inform … we were reading in class!" says David Le , of Portage, Michigan. "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really … Dr. Maria Roche-Dean , assistant professor of nursing, suggested he focus on the Burmese population because of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401
WMU sees significant gains in number of beginners, out-of-state students
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has seen a dramatic increase in its … 3,026 last year. This year's freshman class comes from 65 Michigan counties and 29 other states. More than 42 percent … Those figures reflect increased marketing efforts beyond Michigan's borders, as well as a change to the University's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42774
GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses
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… . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Family owned business leaders in West Michigan are committed to the state, with more than … released by Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. The Family Owned Business Institute in … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128
Bronco men's basketball adds non-conference games to schedule
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… Puca on WMU men's basketball. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University men's basketball team added … Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Toledo Saturday, Feb. 28 vs. Eastern Michigan Friday, March 6 vs. Central Michigan For more news, arts and events, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18441
Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops
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… for installation of a new iconic feature on Western Michigan University's West Campus that is scheduled for … closes off the turnaround area located at the end of West Michigan Avenue by the Seibert Administration Building and … The Brown Route stop has been moved to the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Dormitory Road. The Gold Route …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18814
WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has earned … in Kalamazoo. The school eventually evolved into Western Michigan University. In 2015, renovation of what is close to … Hall: The second LEED Platinum building in any category in Michigan higher education. One of only eight …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423
Doretha E. 'Corey' Mortimore obituary
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… Mortimore, a former director of the Annual Fund at Western Michigan University, died March 20 at home in San Diego, … of development for the College of Natural Resources at Michigan State University. She went on to become associate … Womans University in Seoul, Korea. A native of Coldwater, Michigan, Mortimore earned three degrees from WMU, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32195
WMU garners more than $2 million in grants during month of March
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University amassed more than $2 million in … awards were topped by a new grant of $161,802 from the Michigan Department of Transportation to Drs. Valerian … instruction were headed by a new $350,000 award from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31954