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WMU lands four on Academic All-MAC gymnastics team

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… as the MAC Championships. Buis finished first or runner-up on vault in all six MAC meets, winning four. She was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15953

Theatre department presents free performance of new musical

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… a contract to perform at the resort and Jasper also shows up. The Americans find themselves hostages to the movement … Hour." He has written numerous songs including Lesley Gore’s Top 5 hit “She’s a Fool” and the often-covered “Pretty Flamingo,” which was a hit single for Manfred Mann in 1966. Barkan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15803

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… junior Olivia Bainbridge learned how to keep her eye on the goal. Coming to Western Michigan University, she transferred … that I have an interest in—particularly sports. I grew up an athlete, and I love sports in general, so being able … Implementing a routine in her life has helped Bainbridge juggle all her various projects and endeavors. When she’s not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate

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… verified) on From left: Nate Elkus and Dr. Christopher Biggs KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first graduates of Western Michigan … and we are interviewing over 60, there's a lot of interest going on," Johnson says. The program revolves around five … piece now has a half-dozen movements running the gamut from upbeat '80s-style music to a drum section to an electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31952

WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement

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… Western Michigan University school-reform experts to support the K-12 district's efforts to boost student academic … professional development for teachers and recruit and train up a cadre of additional highly qualified professionals to … students and community," says Dr. Robert Herrera , BHAS superintendent and chief executive officer. In 2017, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50367

WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs

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… and resources inside and outside the classroom designed to support and produce the next generation of entrepreneurs. … File trademarks? Patents? Get an e-commerce website up? Open bank accounts and accept credit cards? It can all … initiatives have all laid the groundwork for rigorous, hands-on courses of study for students looking to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067

WMU Sky Broncos qualify for national competition

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… Sky Bronco Head Coach Ryan Seiler, this year's team is made up largely of new pilots, having lost to graduation numerous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2312

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… business case for the competition focused on Stepherson's Superlo, an independent grocer in Memphis, Tennessee, that … did during this case." About food and consumer package goods marketing and the NGA WMU is one of the premier … business degree specializing in food and consumer package goods marketing. The major prepares students for sales, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a … community leader and philanthropist. The foundation's goal is to improve quality of life through support for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… particles, so obviously a mask would help. But two months ago, that wasn't obvious to anybody." In fact, over the past … swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much … The immediate inconvenience masks can create—fogging up glasses and making breathing and speaking incrementally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906