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WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution
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… and size, this historic philanthropic contribution will be known as the Empowering Futures Gift . The donors, alumni who … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given … higher education and experiential learning affordably within reach for many who might not otherwise attain their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413
New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability
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… for instructional change and sustainability Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on New Sangren Hall KALAMAZOO—The … new and much-anticipated Sangren Hall welcomed students with the start of the 2012-13 academic year. The … says that "the real reward is not the building itself. My biggest joy is seeing the students interact in this remarkable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840
College of Fine Arts names new marketing coordinator
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… of Fine Arts names new marketing coordinator Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hillring KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sandra … as marketing coordinator. The WMU alumna will be working with the School of Music, the Frostic School of Art and the … our marketing efforts." Sandra Hillring Hillring graduated with honors from WMU with a degree in English. Her career …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23015
Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… Boys & Girls Club of Kalamazoo students to learn from one another. Camille Konrad, special education and elementary … in the program, she is completing her field experience with Western Michigan University and the Boys & Girls Club … the Read by Grade 3 Law to identify learners who are struggling with reading and writing to provide them support. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518
WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation
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… WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation Submitted by … Dessert, and convocation and awards, followed by a Friday with Friends mixer. Along with the Innovative Teaching Award, Diversity and Inclusion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981
WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access
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… saluted as a 'beacon' for college access Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Christina Smith, … Access Network has awarded Fostering Success Michigan with the 2017 Beacon Award, recognizing it for leadership in … which calls for increasing the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees or credentials to 60 percent by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803
Owner of dog boutique next speaker in entrepreneurship series
Haworth College of Business
… next speaker in entrepreneurship series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Leder KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Roxanne Leder , owner of Decadent Dogs boutique, with two locations in West Michigan, will be the next … or register at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45475
Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University
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… University that left three students dead and five others with critical injuries. "It's amazing to see the support and … WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Our hearts are heavy with the weight of such loss. It will take time to process these unthinkable events and come to terms with them. Let's each do what we can to support each other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
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… Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000 Submitted … accepted the award on behalf of his team. He is pictured with Dr. Timothy Palmer, left, professor of management and … 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723
Choirs present choral concert 'Reincarnation … Awakening'
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… About the performance Cantus Femina will sing compositions with messages from empowerment to enchantment. The group will begin its set with the opera buffa "Servants' Chorus" from the opera Don … will be followed by a performance of Scot Hanna-Weir and Bruno Ruviaro's "Sympathy," written for choir, soprano solo, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45320