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WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field
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… and has its eye on the national championship at the end of May. "This is the first time Western's ever won the MAC … drew Backe to WMU. He started playing rugby in elementary school in Naperville, Illinois. "Most of our team is from … with or against pretty much all of my teammates in high school," says Backe, who heard about WMU from a rugby …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485
Conference to explore transforming healthcare through information technology
Haworth College of Business
… for innovation and advanced analytics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine headlines a speaker lineup focusing on … the public and will be held at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine in downtown Kalamazoo. Registration is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27647
Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition
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… music competition. Earning top honors was the University of Miami with eight wins, followed by the University of … of Music, the University of North Texas and the Manhattan School of Music, each with five awards. WMU tied with the Eastman School of Music, the University of Northern Colorado and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131
Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus
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… Olympiad March 17 KALAMAZOO--More than 400 middle and high school students from a five-county area will flock to … and staff volunteers will be involved in some aspect of the Olympiad. Forty-five different events in the … 10 tournament directors are Marty Buehler of Hastings Area Schools and Scot Conant, student outreach and recruitment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/220
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
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… in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights Era, a … the University's campus, then known as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the … at the time, including the third Kalamazoo Central High School and Plainwell High School, the first Borgess Hospital …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
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… bachelor’s to master’s programs—in multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until … Feb. 20 signing ceremony. “Students receive the benefits of an Aquinas liberal arts education, they save money while … earning two degrees, get into the workplace faster with valuable skills and position themselves to earn higher starting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Luther King Jr. Events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Equity … . Wednesday, Jan. 13 WMU/Kalamazoo Public Schools Social Justice Book Bowl, elimination competition for middle and high school students from surrounding area, 5:15 p.m., Linden …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803
Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… is recommended. Dr. Patrick Fuliang Shan , professor of history at Grand Valley State University, will speak Feb. … and academic opportunities; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has once again been recognized as a … within the stated fields; provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through community engagement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497
Annual Concerto Concert highlights accomplished music students
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… Puca on Curry, left, and Sims KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The winners of Western Michigan University's Concerto Competition will … Koppenal and Ann Camp. A graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland, Michigan, Curry continued to play violin … a professional violinist. Trey Sims Trey Sims attended school in Clio, Michigan. In addition to his school's large …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39299