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Bridging science and community

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… , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but … neuroregeneration practicums to local high schools, leading an effort to establish an internationally recognized … typical high school outreach, instead of just bringing a set program, we work with the instructor of the classes to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall

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… Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall Submitted by … across the nation. A series of town hall meetings on campus set for the first week of October will bring Worthington … Thursday, Oct. 3 , in Rooms 105-107 The WMU study, which was the product of a multiyear effort, employed both a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9448

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the institution, including achieving one of Michigan's highest graduation rates, … State of the University   address Wednesday. When the new set of objectives is realized in 2032, WMU will rank third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

WMU trustees opt to keep 2016-17 tuition increase below state cap

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… resources and career prospects associated with attending a research university. Despite its status, complexity … graduate students will pay $554.65 and $1,174.80 per credit hour, respectively. For undergraduate students, the term … Michigan residents at the freshman or sophomore level is set at $384.42. A complete outline of tuition and fees for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33314

51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca

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… 51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for the 51st International Congress on Medieval Studies, set for Thursday through Sunday, May 12-15 , on the campus … of popular culture and in-depth academic exploration always plays a role in the congress," says Dr. Jana Schulman , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32064

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. … Edward Montgomery , who for the past seven years has steadily led Western to remarkable milestones—including its … Western’s holistic and personal approach to higher learning sets students up to succeed and changes the trajectory of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… Va., the group spent its first working weekend traveling to Washington for meetings at the White House and the National … communities and our country." Kavalhuna says the program is set up to encourage participants to interact with people who … project Kavalhuna has selected for focus is to implement a modernized safety reporting protocol for the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

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… year’s program will include two Great Works dances, two additional guest artist pieces, three faculty works and one … and show their personalities. Harris has received numerous awards for his theatrical hip-hop dance performances. He is … Project will also present "Con Amore" by Lew Christensen .  Set to three Rossini overtures, "Con Amore" is a comedic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30241

WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry

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… vastly improve the structure and transparency of impact studies in education. Dr. Jessaca Spybrook , associate … only inform those undertaking studies to help improve study design, but also make study details accessible to funders, … The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness was founded some 10 years ago with the goal of promoting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers fall classes, trips

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… a trip to Detroit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for 43 short-term courses and six group trips being … how to use an iPad, quilt, play bridge, and make better digital photos to the ins and outs of estate planning, brain … meeting The Osher Institute's annual membership meeting is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 , in the Fetzer Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26769