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Psychology professor emeritus, 3-time alumna launch nonprofit school

College of Arts and Sciences

… Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success (KABAS) is paving the way for children to reach their full potential … , and Dr. Margaret Uwayo , a three-time WMU alumna, KABAS is on a mission to provide tailored support and comprehensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73634

Beauregard to help efforts to boost women in sports

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… sports and developing recommendations to the governor on legislation, policies, investments and programs. Female … time on the playing field," Whitmer said in the release. "This is a chance for Michigan to become a national model for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53982

WMU partnership boosts aviation maintenance instruction, experience

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… with AAR, a global provider of aviation services, is expected to enhance instruction for students studying to … in careers as aircraft maintenance technicians. Under this first-of-its-kind program for aviation maintenance, … at WMU's Aviation Education Center in Battle Creek. "AAR is taking a leadership role in providing career pathways and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49917

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute the diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,256 at … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human … and College of Health and Human Services. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

Campus Activities Board brings Nick Jonas to WMU

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… Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated recording artist, actor and songwriter Nick Jonas to campus at 8 p.m. … prices increase by $5 on the day of the show. The event is reserved seating and tickets can be bought in person at … arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . Contact: Tonya Durlach April 2, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46125

Trustees to consider 2018-19 room and board rates at April meeting

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… items that also will include an updated policy on minors visiting the campus designed to ensure their safety and well-being. An additional item trustees will consider is a recommendation outlining a change to the University's … of Medicine, which will see its first graduating class this spring. Another report will focus on the success of WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46431

WMU snares third most DownBeat awards in the world

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… director of the Jazz Studies Program. The competition also is becoming more international in stature, which gives the … Knific says. "And the international aspect of this competition is particularly notable now. The Graz Austria … Renata Artman Knific, professor Matthew Landon , of Burlington, Iowa, Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist (guitar), …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/445

Girls on the Run to convene at Waldo Stadium

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… Vine, Dutton, Rose and Lovell streets. Girls on the Run is a national program and is in its 10th year in the greater Kalamazoo area. The 5K is the culmination of the 10-week program. Girls will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/576

The Western Brass Quintet to premiere new compositions

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… premieres include Pierre Jalbert’s "Brass Quintet," commissioned as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary … School of Music, and Joseph Turrin’s "Quintessence," commissioned by the quintet. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4415

Engineering tuition and medical school lease top board agenda

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… Sept. 20, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is expected to consider approval of a proposal to implement … the University and the new WMU School of Medicine, which is a private 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The proposed … any additional payments due on bonds the University will issue to renovate the building, which was donated to WMU in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1654