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Western receives grant to aid student retention
Merze Tate College
… project has a 36-month timeline, during which WMU will work with the Gardner Institute and its partners to identify and … of the project to allow for ongoing tracking of lagging indicators. Other Michigan institutions selected for … Offer course changes and curriculum solutions that can change and adapt over time. Working out of Merze Tate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763
WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw nearly 900 industry leaders
Food Marketing
… 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
WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar
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… celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care system and help them succeed in college, hit a milestone Dec. 17 with the graduation of its 100th student. When Olivia … and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth. It is named for Dr. John Seita , a three-time WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026
Charles H. Ludlow obituary
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… and treasurer of the Upjohn Co. in 1984 after 34 years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He was a member of … fortunate for the light and life of Chuck Ludlow." The same can be said for the broader community, as Ludlow was active … United Way, Girl Scouts, Kalamazoo College and the Kellogg Foundation Trust. WMU named him 1991 Volunteer of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518
Allen Webb makes hat trick in publishing
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… accomplished a rare triumph, garnering concurrent contracts with the publisher Routledge for three books. All works in … and will be sold at home as well as in Great Britain, Canada, Australia and South Africa. The first book, … for English language arts and mathematics that states can voluntarily adopt. These rigorous, college- and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/297
KPS Class of 2018 coming to WMU to look at college life
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… Kalamazoo Public Schools throughout March and April so they can get a first-hand look at college life and the … program. Campus visits begin March 12. "By bringing young people to campus and showing them the many benefits of … trying to help students become familiar and comfortable with the idea of going to college," says WMU President John …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/215
Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert
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… rock band Matchbox Twenty brings its North American tour to Western Michigan University with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 , at Miller … Auditorium. Phillip Phillips, guitarist and 2012 American Idol winner will open the show. Tickets range from $38 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079
Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28
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… 8 a.m. through Thursday, June 26, at 11:59 p.m . Guests without tickets can watch the livestream linked on the Commencement webpage …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees
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
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
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… them gain the tools they need to be successful in the American school system. Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative … Jeremy Goldman , Neena Marion and Ann Feldmeier , along with colleague Laurel Disney . Marion, the collaborative’s … no idea how to do it here,” Marion says. “It’s like when you are watching someone that is drowning; you just have to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617