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Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… for beginning students. The awards will provide recipients with $12,500 per year for four years and are similar to … to enter the running for both types of scholarships, but can only receive an award from one. This year's Foundation … in accountancy and is the son of Lloyd Farrel and Jamie Heggie. Lily Heitz lives in Fountain and graduated from Mason …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… Doctor of Physical Therapy program has gained status as a candidate for accreditation from the Commission on … it means the accreditation commission is confident that you're absolutely prepared--everything is in place and has … also emphasizes introducing students to "real people with real physical challenges" as early and frequently as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw nearly 900 industry leaders

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… and will explore this year’s conference theme, "Leading with Change." The conference will also include networking … a special presentation by comedian Steve Rizzo titled “Get Your SHIFT Together.” Conference presentations The lineup … sessions will kick off the conference. Early attendees can choose from “What’s next?” by Jordan Rost , vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38306

Free college-level humanities courses offered to select local residents

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… "As a result of believing in myself and surrounding myself with positive and productive people who have a vested … myself to apply for a women's education grant so that I can obtain a degree from WMU," she says. Program courses are … academic year cover the following modules: History of American Slavery, Sept. 10 to Oct. 11 Shakespeare, Oct. 22 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1771

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… in Seattle. "When I was at Yes!, I was always in contact with Dr. Ford and professor Christian. They were always … program at WMU that offers full tuition to foster youth—Ware had the financial stability to pursue his dream … to take advantage of what his alma mater has to offer. "If you're going into media, there are plenty of opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Nominations open in honorary degree process

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… be made to WMU President John M. Dunn no later than Dec. 1, with the intent that any degrees approved be awarded during … during a private ceremony that took place in conjunction with the Gilmore Keyboard Festival. This year's nominations … and details about the evaluation and selection process can be found online at wmich.edu/policies/honorary . For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34743

Multitalented microbiology student is highly lauded for her scholarship

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… by Paula M. Davis on Carol Beaver KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a background that includes working on fighter jet … passion, scientific research, at WMU. And she has done so with distinction. The doctoral student has accumulated … Beaver explains. "It’s fascinating that something so small can have such a big impact on what's happening to our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34573

Trustees to meet Thursday, discuss board's presidential assessment

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… Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, a lease agreement with FedEx Office and Print Services Inc. to operate a store … Dec. 15 . The event will be livestreamed, and a link can be found at wmich.edu/trustees . For additional details, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66552

Interim campuswide policy on sexual misconduct now in effect

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… "While we wanted to make sure we are in compliance with recent federal guidelines, an even more important … violations of WMU policy, the University's investigation can operate independent of any criminal charges and … lays out the relatively small group of employees who can offer confidentiality, with the vast majority of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21036

PBS to air WMU alum's documentary on Joffrey Ballet

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… PBS premiere Friday, Dec. 28 , on the network's "American Masters" program (check local listings). Bob Hercules ' … of American Dance," chronicles the company's modest start with a handful of touring dancers to its rise as one of the … this film," Hercules says. "It's one of those things where you pinch yourself and say, 'Did that really happen?'" In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3786