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Top seniors to be honored as 2015 Presidential Scholars
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… Top seniors to be honored as 2015 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two 2014 Presidential Scholars pose at their reception. This year's reception is March 19. … Student Association. After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22459
Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Many campus roads and parking areas at Western Michigan University will be closed for varying periods the morning of homecoming Saturday, Oct. 6 , to accommodate … were made to the race course for 2012 to accommodate what has become one of the largest 5K races in Michigan. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354
Patrick Allen's Airlines Education - An "Intern-Tastic Experience at United Airlines"
College of Aviation
… graduation date by seven months." This was, essentially, what my uncle said to me when he tried to “sell” me on the United Airlines internship. He is a first officer on the … my top choice of a base: The chief pilot's office at O'Hare International Airport. I finished up my summer of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/04/allen
Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities
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… has blossomed at Western Michigan University. "I don't know what my life would have been like if I didn't have the opportunity to come here," she says. Cortes will … with a specialization in school social work. It's an area she's gained experience with already volunteering with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907
Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark
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… and bring home tons of swag as Bronco Bash returns for the biggest event yet. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether looking for … Western Michigan University students and community members are gearing up for the 42nd annual Bronco Bash . Planned … with both of those organizations, I just thought, 'This is what's getting me up in the morning; this is what I want to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024
Dramatic Lake Michigan helicopter crash, rescue on tap in WMU talk
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Fiddler KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The horrific crash of an Amway helicopter and dramatic … and co-pilot Larry Murphy and Amway executives set off from what is now Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand … descended until the pilot of a passing Leer jet, who was aware of the crash, saw what turned out to be the plume of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36669
Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique
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… on Student employee Louis Mitchell, left, and Gooch work on the Sangren Hall hillside during this year's Arbor Day. … landscape services staffers at Western Michigan University are using a proven landscape management technique—ecological … or five caliper-size landscape trees for $1,000." More than 500 whips were planted along the Sangren Hall hillside and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53340
Finding Home with Hunter: Hayes Finds His Crew at WMU Aviation
College of Aviation
… Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Hunter Hayes is among the relatively few college students who -- in pursuit of a specialty degree or career -- can sample higher education just about in their … Aviation student Hunter Hayes The final selling point for what would be his eventual landing in higher education was a …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/hayes
First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids
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… learning opportunities for kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on The first cohort of the Global Engagement Program studied … global skills to make them more marketable in their future careers. The first cohort just completed the four-year … Michigan. "It is really meaningful to be able to share what we've gained from international travel in a format like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108
Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan
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… plan Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Under the 2022-23 tuition and financial aid plan approved by the … for undergraduate and graduate students will increase by 3.85% while need-based aid will rise by 4.27%—or $1 million. … Michigan public universities. On-campus apartment rates are comparable to offerings in the surrounding community. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372