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WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event
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… new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college. The White House College Opportunity Day of … as guidance counselors already working in Michigan schools, is designed to positively impact the college-going rate in … President Obama is expected to announce new steps on how his administration is helping to support these actions, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460
WMU goes all in to promote student success
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This fall’s 4,700 incoming freshman and transfer students have … is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards from the Presidential Transformational Initiative Fund that … , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us to show a significant gain in the retention of new first-year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644
Economics, Chinese language profs snag Light Center research grants
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… extension to Taiwan. Using the index, he also will revisit Chinese economic issues, including the effects of … to build academic connections with Chinese scholars and to showcase Chinese economic studies and research at WMU by … who teaches Chinese, will work on a project titled "From a Career Map to Career Chinese—Bridging the Gaps …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22386
WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo
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… Mich.— "Do Black lives matter?"That’s the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series … about what's going on in the world and educate them in how to use their art for activism. "The movement here has … and efforts to address systemic racism. A curated talent showcase on Saturday, Aug. 1 , featuring poetry, short plays, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278
Forces of trauma and resiliency next up in WMU Ethics Center talk
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… explore the unexpected forces of trauma and resiliency this month as the Western Michigan University Center for the … Henry Henry worked for more than 17 years as a child welfare and protective services worker. Besides offering … trauma and resiliency that provides innumerable examples of how these processes affect human behavior in extreme …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19091
WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Vinh Trang Pagoda near My Tho, a Vietnamese city known as the "Gateway to the … Michigan Education Initiative on the East Indian Ocean. This program will enhance global, humanities-based education … for WMU and K College students to interact with people from the two targeted regions. The Southwest Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247
Governor, honorary degree recipient highlight WMU commencement
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… grants more than 2,600 degrees during graduation exercises in Miller Auditorium. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will … will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from WMU during the final ceremony of the day at 7:30 p.m. … For more information , including directions to WMU and how to obtain tickets or view the live webcast, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39580
Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize
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… National Science Foundation prize Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University … grant, a top prize for early career scientists who show promise as leaders in their disciplines. This year's … and accompanying $475,000 grant support a project titled "From fundamental interactions to emergent phenomena: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181
ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday
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… in Kalamazoo Saturday, Nov. 19, to do a pregame broadcast from the campus of No. 14 (AP) Western Michigan University. The weekly three-hour show will air live at 9 a.m. from the Sangren Pedestrian Mall … kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Waldo Stadium, and will be televised nationally on ESPNU. WMU students get into all home …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423
Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday
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… Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board … at @email by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 , for instructions on how to participate. Find the board's full agenda and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62422