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Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation

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… about different archaeological techniques as much as you want, but you won't truly understand that until you get out … I changed my major about three times in six weeks before I settled on history," says Delmonico, who switched her major … put your hands in the ground," says Delmonico, who grew up in Farmington Hills. It's an experience that sets many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58025

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… witnessed poverty firsthand. Dr. Dweepobotee Brahma "I was lucky, I grew up in a metropolitan city," she says. "But even within the … vaccination and malnutrition. "Being equipped in a skillset that is more policy relevant, or more industry relevant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684

Trustees vote to keep WMU's tuition within the state cap

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… a Student Assessment Fee increase of $16 per semester that was initiated by students and approved in a March campuswide … of the $16 per semester increase is to provide additional support for student organizations and programs. Effective … Michigan residents at the freshman or sophomore level is set at $349.47. A complete outline of tuition and fees for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24543

Campus compensation project heads for home stretch

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… categories to cover salary ranges and job responsibilities, was introduced earlier this year and is based on … he says, call for jobs to be assigned titles based upon one of three primary functions—managerial, professional … employees who hold those jobs," Hills says. "Job titles are set according to the nature of the job. We want to ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23445

Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process

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… . The market-based structure was shared widely during the recent campus meetings and used … information technology, health care, office and business support, and logistics and supplies.  The new pay structure … .  The site will also soon include a set of dedicated Frequently Asked Questions about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II Submitted by Erin Flynn on A memorial in Walwood Hall honors more than 1,400 Western students, … the Graduate College. She spearheaded the effort to spruce up a memorial hanging in the lobby of Walwood Hall that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Why I give: Bill Thompson

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… of Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at Waldo Stadium. Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words … 50 years, Thompson has been giving to Western, generously supporting WMU Athletics, College of Education and Human … accomplishments." Thompson has fond memories of attending Waldo Stadium to watch the freshman football team on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… new opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Varsha Sundareswaran is graduating with a bachelor's degree in aviation … 7,000 miles from her family in Bahrain, but Varsha Sundareswaran says Western Michigan University feels like home.  … record internship at Duncan Aviation already lined up, she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

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… of the hard work and effort this year's team put in leading up to the competition. They were faced with the huge task of … and exceeded our expectations. It has been a ton of fun watching this group go from almost zero experience to … After spending so much time together practicing, it was very rewarding to see how many of them placed well in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

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… WMU Foundation, were recipients of the Michigan Women Forward’s 2023 Women of Courage and Achievement Award. Thomas Tytar , BS ‘71, MA ‘76, of Grand Rapids, … in his series, which includes “Johnny Angel” (2020) and “Up North” (2021). Kirk Anderson, BS ‘73, MA ‘85, of West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618