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First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook
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… and operations graduate PLAINFIELD, Ill.—In a time of rushes on toilet paper and concerned shoppers hoarding … Sánchez, a first-generation college graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and operations, … lot, but I couldn’t have done it without them.” Now with a bachelor’s degree in hand, he’s forging a new path for his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302
Campus engineer George Wilson dies
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… Co. for 15 years and also did consulting in the area of mechanical and fire protection engineering. Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1973, and he earned professional engineer certification in Michigan. A memorial …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19899
Celebrating Community and Excellence: Highlights from the 2024 MAPA Fall Conference
Physician Assistant
… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on The Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA) held its annual Fall … were six second-year students from the WMU Department of Physician Assistant, who participated in a charity drive benefiting the Hospital Hospitality House (HHH) of Kalamazoo. Though they did not win the competition, their …
https://wmich.edu/pa/news/2024/11/mapa2
Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses
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… for fall Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Sept. 24 . The low-cost courses are open to the public. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and … pay no tuition, except for Tai Chi classes, which are offered to all WMU faculty and staff members at a half-price …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1645
From heartbreak to hope
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… back several times. The WMU alumnus has impacted thousands of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But … and a sense of prosperity," says Sprung, who earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, as well as … footsteps and become Broncos. His eldest, Seth, earned a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship in 2018. Now, he’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397
Three football Broncos are Academic All-MAC
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… Academic All-American in 2011 . Ben Armer , an exercise science major with a 3.60 cumulative GPA, achieved a 3.88 … past semester. On the field he had 42 punts for an average of 41.0 yards per punt, seventh best in a season in program … Mitch Zajac finished his career with the most tackles of any Bronco over the past two seasons with 189 stops as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/97
Graduating dance students to present 'Tones'
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… 14. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s 2016 Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors will present their graduating … The show includes 55 dance majors along with a variety of dance genres such as contemporary, modern, and jazz. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31510
Michael C. Braun obituary
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… C. Braun Michael C. Braun , master faculty specialist of Spanish, died unexpectedly Aug. 27 . He was 51. Braun … Michigan, where he taught Spanish for 12 years. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU in 1990 and 1992, … from Carla Koretsky , dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Provost Jennifer Bott . Memorial gifts may be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48752
Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration
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… The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. President Edward Montgomery and Dr. … the celebration. The annual event recognizes recipients of special honors including: Distinguished Service, … a Difference Awards Grant Allers , WMU Public Safety police officer William Mitchell , Valley Dining Center assistant …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024
Mary Anne Bunda obituary
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Bunda Dr. Mary Anne Bunda , professor emerita of educational studies at Western Michigan University, died … and president of the Faculty Senate. Bunda earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Loyola University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17569