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Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

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… price," President John M. Dunn says. "Everything we do is focused on preserving both that academic quality and … said, "we are able to offer a true measure of where the biggest 'bang for the buck' is to be found in higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… women to have an academic college named after her at a predominantly white institution. Dr. Deveta Gardner And now, … seriously and will honor her in any and everything we do on behalf of Merze Tate College.” Merze Tate College … Empowering Futures Steering Committee, MI-ACE Women’s Network and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council. She has a passion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… exemplifying outstanding efforts in diversity and inclusion work. This year's recipients are the College of Aviation and … the "climate" of the college, trying to better understand how the environment feels to those in traditional minority … taken up by senior leadership for refinement and potential adoption by the WMU Board of Trustees. Konaté actively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

Public can review, 'invest in' student innovations at event

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… II and Engineering Design courses, as well as those working through the Starting Gate business incubator and a … listening to the student pitches and investing 'Innovation Dollars'" Butt says. "Those attending will be given … student team, Butt says, will have an opportunity to showcase its innovation alongside professionals during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20425

LZ Granderson to throw out first pitch for WMU Night at Comerica Park

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… "What I did in college, I'm happy to say, is what I'm doing in my adult life." Hear Granderson's story about how the lessons he learned during his WMU days led to his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40707

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is … online.  Dress appropriate to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears … for best footing on icy walks. For more information on how to stay safe in wintry conditions, visit the Centers for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

University Theatre hosts third annual New Play Festival

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… in the country with this kind of consistent focus on new works. It allows student playwrights and actors to work side by side with professional playwrights in … the new play rehearsal process and in developing their own work. Audiences become a central part of the playwriting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40410

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

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… Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Since 1998, WMU faculty researchers and students have been working to identify, investigate and interpret the physical … and students from WMU's Archaeological Field School will show off the site and demonstrate the wet screens they use to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields

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… Burks is one of three women scientists featured in the documentary film "Picture a Scientist." KALAMAZOO, … advocating for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive STEM workforce. WMU—in collaboration with Iowa State University, … of science. The film also highlights new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054

Feminist author, activist to speak as part of new series

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… of a new speaker series. Soraya Chemaly , a critic whose work focuses on women's rights and the role of gender in … Role Reboot, The Feminist Wire and other online media. Her work also appears in The Guardian, Ms. Magazine and CNN. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22205