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Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

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… of only three national championships ever won by Mid-American Conference teams. The beloved Bronco coach came to WMU … coach and a great teacher. He had the ability to motivate young men and women to truly believe that they could … 79-13-1 in cross country. Dales ended his coaching career with the winningest record in MAC history from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Gel Sleeves hopes to enter the growing senior care market with their customizable arm and hand wraps, which contain … the CEO of his own independent consultant business working with startups and entrepreneurs.  WENDELL CHRISTOFF AWARD … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service that can be launched within a short period. Contact: Molly Goaley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

WMU is new Delta partner for training aircraft maintenance personnel

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… of Aviation. "Over the years, we've enjoyed some significant partnerships with the company, and we were very pleased to have its … at a Michigan public university. Its nearly 900 students can earn bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40017

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… manufactured realities, romanticized and idealized, that we can no longer say what is real and what is not. She uses … Her work explores the parallel relationships that exist within printmaking, drawing, and other process-based modes … work has been featured in the Midwest Edition of New American Paintings (vol 89) and Printmakers Today (Schiffer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528

Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made at (269) 387-6059 or wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . … (269) 387-6059 or visit wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur for the series, contact Alyssa Benson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39103

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan weather can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards … When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap that fully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… a hospitality major that focuses on how to support an event within your facility. Students in this program will learn how to … expected to grow by 18% from 2021 to 2031, which is significantly faster than the average occupational growth.    “The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2024 Presidential Scholars

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Montgomery celebrates with Presidential Scholar Kayla Byrd (second from the right) … designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … the scholars, proud of all they have accomplished, and we cannot wait to see what they do next in fulfilling their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75101

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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… Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall Submitted by Erin Flynn on An image captured … model based on 19 years of data measuring hourly observed rainfall from satellites and other … more attention to the question of how hurricanes interact with aerosols under changing climate," says Zhu.  According …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall

WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S.

Haworth College of Business

… programs across the U.S. that consistently provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed as sales … careers.  Professors Jim Eckert and Eric Zahrai interact with sales and business marketing students  “WMU’s spot on … at WMU benefit from this state-of-the-art lab where they can practice role-play scenarios, watch recordings of their …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/sef2024