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Board of Trustees approves minimal apartment rate increases

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Acting at their Dec. 5 meeting, Western Michigan University trustees approved rate increases for on-campus apartments and apartment-style residential units that will increase … classes, events and academic services. Per-bedroom rates at Western View will increase by a weighted average of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11933

Three WMU food marketing students awarded scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University students majoring in food … from Grocery Manufacturers’ Representatives (GMR) of Grand Rapids. Avery Knoll, Evan Raches and Layla Wallace  were recognized by the organization for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/gmr-scholarships2025-knoll-raches-wallace

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… NILES, Mich.— Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project and the city of Niles has been awarded the Governor’s Award … us build a stronger Michigan by preserving the places and stories that define who we are,” says Gov. Gretchen … lost to time. Starting in 1998, a partnership between Western and the local community has rediscovered the fort’s …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… host regional Science Olympiad tournament Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 750 area middle and high school students will descend on Western Michigan University’s main campus on Saturday, March … attracts students from more than 45 schools in the region. Western hosts the regional Science Olympiad tournament. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71130

WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… during this year's Region 10 Science Olympiad event. Western will host the State Championship event on May 4. … Science Olympiad State Tournament will take place at Western Michigan University on Saturday, May 4, marking the … design, astronomy, ecology, chemistry, forensics and much more. “We are proud to host the state Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75430

The WMU MBA: A transformative experience

Haworth College of Business

… important yet most overlooked part of organizations,” says Western Michigan University MBA student Nilani Kariappa , … Virajpet , India. The emphasis on global human resources in Western’s MBA program is what drew Kariappa to the … activities in my role. The knowledge I gained from benefits and compensation courses enabled me to actively participate …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Local yet global” is how Western Michigan University MBA student Steve Balaze … his experience in the program. An assistant professor in Western’s Department of Military Science and Leadership, he knows the value of both perspectives, “I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… Wilson is graduating with a bachelor's degree in education and human development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Teachers change lives. Breyana Wilson chose Western Michigan University because of the impact her middle … B.A.'10, M.A.'14., had on her. And now, after four years at Western, it's Wilson's turn to inspire future Broncos.  The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26

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… Sept. 26 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to … project priority list, the University’s external audit and a lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes and Environment’s U.P. Geological Repository in Gwinn, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-board-trustees-meet-formal-session-thursday-sept-26

WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land

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… development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land Submitted by Deanne Puca on BTR Park North includes 55 … Avenue and Stadium Drive and is the northward expansion of Western's original business park that is located nearby in the Parkview Avenue Campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's expanded land and economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67442