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WMU graduate awarded Math for America-D.C. Fellowship

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… to teach mathematics in Washington, D.C., public secondary schools for four years. Amanda Shuman of Montrose, Mich., was awarded a Math for America-D.C. … in Washington, D.C., public and public charter secondary schools by recruiting, training and retaining talented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7916

Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30

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… Saturday, April 30 . Graduates will participate in one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Miller Auditorium. 9 a.m.— College of Education and Human Development and College of Fine Arts Noon— Haworth College of Business and College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753

Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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… together virtually May 9 to 14 for the 57th celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on … moved to a virtual format during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by Western's … race in literature, using gaming in classrooms, concepts of death and monsters, and restoring medieval art and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

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… for a strong future Submitted by Erin Flynn on When K-12 school districts abruptly transitioned to distance education in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the internet was a … can’t be fully utilized,” says Jennifer Hinga, a high school teacher and recent graduate of the master’s degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

Finance professional slated to lead WMU's BRCC

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… Finance professional slated to lead WMU's BRCC Submitted by Anonymous … Jack Luderer, is now associate dean for research of the WMU School of Medicine but remains involved with the BRCC. He … to be synergistic with the research efforts of the new WMU School of Medicine." The BRCC provides early-stage capital, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/111

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… Kalamazoo couple with a passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the community has given $3 … the board of directors and steering committee for the KIA school. Their commitment to the arts was celebrated nearly a … WMU's Richmond Center for Visual Arts, home to the Frostic School of Art. That facility was opened in March 2007.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Where does a master's degree fit into all of this?" Sarah Eggerstedt  never thought about going back to school until her supervisor encouraged her during an annual … and mother of two young children, going to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Vocal jazz camp includes free public performances

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… Steve Zegree Vocal Jazz Camp will be held on the campus of Western Michigan University Sunday, June 24, through … free and open to the public. Dr. Stephen Zegree, director of the University's award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, Gold Company, will host the program. More than 40 high school and college students and teachers from 10 states and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/654

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… field. His physical stature makes him a natural to hold the offensive line, but it's his academic stature as a top … Tuesday, Dec. 7. "It will definitely help pay for medical school, so I'm excited about that," Caliendo says. He's … became the first active NFL player to graduate from medical school. Last year, he took the season off to serve on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Summer camps offered at Fort St. Joseph archaeological site

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… Summer camps offered at Fort St. Joseph archaeological site Submitted by … Growth Plan in Indiana. Camp dates July 17-21 for middle school students in grades six to nine July 24-28 for high school students in grades nine to 12 July 31-Aug. 4 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38710