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Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… and the experience I had with my fellow students and professors opened my eyes and my heart to the field of social work," says Johnny Anderson III , who earned his bachelor's degree in 2019 and is now pursuing his master's in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… by Erin Flynn on Joseph Backe, a mechanical engineering major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater … rugby club. "It feels pretty great."  The thrill of victory helps numb the pain from the hits on the field. Joseph …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health

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… WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health Submitted … in the rapidly growing public health field will have the opportunity, beginning this fall, to add a Master of Public … being launched by Western Michigan University. An information session for the new degree program is slated for

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30268

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia Submitted by Kevin Bunkley on … Pérez-Villa, Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

ROTC holds on-campus blood drive

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… University students, staff and faculty will have an opportunity to donate blood from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 , at the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts. The blood drive is organized by WMU's ROTC program in honor of U.S. Veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36129

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) enjoys … are no right answers, only better answers; in the real world you can design anything hundreds of ways and it allows …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

WMU to confer 1,200 degrees during summer commencement

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… will grant degrees to some 1,200 students during a morning and afternoon commencement ceremony Saturday, June 24 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the … the University will confer 1,222 degrees: 797 at the bachelor's level, 391 at the master's level, two at the specialist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40546

Clara A. Van Eck obituary

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… Eck obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Clara Van Eck , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 29 … of service to the University. She was an accounting clerk for the former Department of Continuing Education, now Extended …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45210

WMU Symphonic Band to perform in free concert

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… WMU Symphonic Band to perform in free concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on University … Western Michigan University Symphonic Band will perform in a variety-packed concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 , in Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium. The free, public program will feature wind ensemble …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35097

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate Submitted by Anonymous … University alumna, has made a career out of her passion for poetry. And, now, the entire state of Kansas is ready to … Traci Brimhall Brimhall, a Kansas State University professor, was recently named Kansas Poet Laureate for 2023-2026 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298