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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 ofof 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