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Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp

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… Guard Corporal Skylar Ashley, who will begin WMU's ROTC program in 2022, observes as a camper navigates an obstacle. … greater than themselves," says Billy Clayton , Army ROTC scholarship and enrollment officer. Campers march down a … have the potential to earn financial support through scholarships as well as build essential skills, such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148

WMU jazz ensembles present 'Jazz for the Holidays'

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… tunes with a twist during the "Jazz for the Holidays" program, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 , in Miller … Proceeds from ticket sales will be applied to scholarships for music students. The program will feature works by Duke Ellington and Vince …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28765

Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies

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… Page-Robin The founding director of the WMU Gerontology program and two-time Faculty Senate president has died. … retired in 1998 after 32 years of service. The gerontology program at WMU was started with a federal grant written by … the courses taught were developed and initiated by her. The program became nationally recognized under her leadership. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424

Bronco Marching Band comes to Miller Auditorium

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… online: millerauditorium.com Included on this year’s program are selections from all of the band's halftime shows … and feature twirlers will add a special visual touch to the program. Finally, plans are underway for special appearances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43422

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

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… Aviation as a member of ForeFlight's Educational Licensing Program,” says Tyson Weihs, CEO of ForeFlight. “The college … more advanced than that used by any other collegiate flight program in the world. About ForeFlight ForeFlight builds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

Three finalists for associate provost make public presentations

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… The candidates will speak on the topic "Regional and program accreditation." Presentation schedule Dr. Nancy … for institutional accreditation, overseeing specialized program accreditation, instructional evaluation and … for Automotive Research, UNISYS/Burroughs Corp. and Howard Johnson Motor Lodge. She also was a business department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/105

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… and that year, established the first college-adult reading program in Michigan along with Carter, an innovator in … a major role in establishing the University's master's program in the teaching of reading; founded the … of her estate, with intention to fund two endowed Medallion Scholarships in memory of her parents and an endowment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

WMU revels in 'All-Steinway' status for 100-year-old music school

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… have an impact, as applicants to its highly selective music programs respond positively to the quality commitment the … of fundraising efforts Fundraising to be an All-Steinway program began five years ago, according to Dr. Margaret … faculty-artists," says Merrion. "The All-Steinway program was a major objective in our strategic map for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6009

Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award

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… WMU is recognized for having one of the top jazz studies programs in the country. One of the reasons is the … of projects," says Rathbun. Jazz Studies The Jazz Studies Program  at WMU has gained international recognition for its innovative approach to jazz education. Graduates of the program are among today’s leaders in jazz and pop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685

Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes

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… Health Institute and Celeste Sanchez Lloyd , Community Program Manager at  Strong Beginnings , are among a diverse … and working on a strategy to implement a comprehensive program, as well as increasing access to primary care. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59420