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Board of Trustees to consider four-year contract with AFSCME during special meeting

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… following the board’s vote of approval through Aug. 12, 2025 . In each of the four years of the contract for 2021 through 2025, the agreement provides for wage increases that vary … member rates with faculty employee contribution rates by 2025. Individuals who wish to address the board during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66228

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014

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… verified) on Additional information in support of a semi-annual Make a Difference Award recipient is due May 31. … for Western Michigan University's 2014 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and … 25 candidates are recipients of 2013-14 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… citywide events: technology “unconference” Tech Week 2025 and ArtPrize, the international art competition and … rise as a hub of digital transformation.”   Tech Week 2025   Tech Week runs from Monday, Sept. 15, to Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… community. The four staff members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades … They are chosen from the Make a Difference Award semiannual recipients selected in the fall and spring. President … with a luncheon to follow and concludes at 1:30 p.m. The annual event also recognizes recipients of Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

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… members are in the running for WMU's 2015 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and … are recipients of the 2014-15 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As … they are eligible to be considered for one of the four annual awards bestowed by this peer-to-peer staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… brown and gold on Wednesday, September 24 for WMU Day, an annual event celebrating the University’s contributions to … , visit WMU News online.   Contact: Sara Dillon October 31, 2025

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2017

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… for Western Michigan University's 2017 Make a Difference Annual Award. The 17 candidates are recipients of the 2016-17 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As … they are eligible to be considered for one of the four annual awards bestowed by this peer-to-peer staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39877

Students file record number of patent applications at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

W Magazine

… highest number of patent filings to date during fiscal year 2025. The University submitted 26 first‑stage patent … biodegradable coatings and more, were issued during the 2025 fiscal year as well. In keeping with Western’s focus on … students develop market‑ready products. In fiscal year 2025, those innovations included a rapid allergen detection …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/students-file-record-number-patent-applications

Broncos Lead interns build career skills while helping build community in Kalamazoo neighborhood

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… the neighborhood’s artist residency program, and the annual picnic and bike parade, which Podolski was able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/broncos-lead-internship-edison-neighborhood-association-summer-2026

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2015-16

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… for Western Michigan University's 2016 Make a Difference Annual Award. The 23 candidates are recipients of the 2015-16 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As … they are eligible to be considered for one of the four annual awards bestowed by this peer-to-peer staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32138