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Western's jazz program captures three 2023 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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… magazine DownBeat in its 46th annual Student Music Awards . The undergraduate students secured the awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. Anastasia Chubb “We are thrilled to continue our streak of DownBeat Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71611

Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… and Mindy Chin assist AJ Maynard as he plays trumpet with the United States Navy Band. Courtesy: John Reichanadter … steals the show. "I almost cried at the end; I definitely teared up a little bit," says Taylor Scott , co-president of … And her mentors … said, 'Let's go look at the band and see what they're doing.' And she just got so excited, and after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Physician assistant students participate in 2026 Capitol Summit

College of Health and Human Services

… Madison Pellman and Hailey Chandler , recently represented the program at the 2026 Capitol Summit, hosted by the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates in Lansing. The annual event brings … legislators to engage in meaningful dialogue about healthcare policy, patient access and the evolving role of PAs …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0420-summit

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… Fetzer Center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Michigan State Geographic Bee is in its 29th year. … invited students with the top 100 scores in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense … in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the society. The contest is designed to encourage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show

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… through May 21. KALAMAZOO—A master faculty specialist in the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human … 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 . The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public, with free parking available … from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, excluding April 26 and May 3. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15021

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

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… been established through an innovative partnership between the WMU chapter of the American Association of University … says Andrew Hennlich , the WMU-AAUP chapter president. “We are proud to stand with our campus partners to help Western … democracy or health through education. “This initiative is what Bronco teamwork is all about, creating opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students

WMU's sales program again recognized for excellence

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… excellence Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A student works in the Harold Zeigler Interactive Sales Lab. KALAMAZOO—The … business major to its students. With more than 250 students, the program is also one of the largest in the … is regularly lauded for its achievements in a number of areas. Program highlights Student competition successes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7545

Student awarded Critical Languages Scholarship to study in Jordan

International Student and Scholar Services

… from Ortonville, Mich. will study Arabic in Jordan for the summer semester through a prestigious federal … from a pool of 10,000 applicants representing more than 500 colleges and universities across the U.S. to study one … to develop their language and international skills in areas of language in which there is a great demand for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/23885

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… Friday, April 2 . Western students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 ahead of spring … . Secure a drive-thru testing appointment by booking it on the health center's secure  patient portal.   There are no … to campus. Classes resume beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 5 , via distance education except for programs with hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

Goat work crew returns to campus for second helping

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of temporary landscape services workers will be on the Western Michigan University campus this summer to clear … an environmentally friendly land management tool. The goats are rented out as four-footed "lawn mowers" to homeowners, … June 2 , at the Sindecuse Health Center in Parking Lot 51 off of Gilkenson Avenue. On hand for the event will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40334