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Tuition, budget for 2018-19 academic year top trustees' agenda

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… June 27 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is expected to consider tuition rates and adoption of a … 157-159 Bernhard Center , the board will consider the administration's recommendation for tuition for both on-campus … offered through Extended University Programs. The board is also expected to adopt a general fund operating budget …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47756

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA). Her organization is hosting a Juneteenth Gala to continue the celebration of … Western sociology doctoral student Tasleem Firdausee , who is also the BGSA needs assessment chair. BGSA executive … expect an environment full of Black joy!" says Devin Willis , BGSA president and counseling psychology doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of self-driving electric vehicles. Dr. Zach Asher , assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and … in coordination with government transportation agencies, is the way to achieve zero-accident vehicles which actually use energy sustainably.” WMU is teaming up with researchers from the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , announced July 15, is bringing 13 new math and science professionals to Western … offer both cutting-edge preparation and real-world expertise in math and science.  The 13 fellows selected to attend …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Supreme Court's influence in public schools Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Brett Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary court is going backward by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… explore the Esport gaming catalog. Dr. Colin Cork, assistant professor in the Department of Human Performance and … minor  amidst the growing interest in the industry. This new interdisciplinary program will prepare students to enter the field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irshad Manji says people who disagree can listen and respect each other. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can we … Manji will address those questions and more in a two-day visit to Western Michigan University on Monday and Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252

WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new … Michigan University's top-flight College of Aviation is getting new wings. On Thursday, March 23, the WMU Board … training capabilities at a time when demand for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172

WMU graduate wins prestigious playwriting fellowship

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… playwriting fellowship. Adam Pasen , who recently earned his doctoral degree in playwriting through the WMU Creative Writing Program, was one of four finalists for the Ten-Minute Play Award for his play "Starf*cker," which was presented at the Kennedy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/441

Broncos draw North Dakota in NCAA tourney

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… over the University of Michigan Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. In previous matches with North Dakota, WMU is 0-4, but the two teams have not meet since two games each … and replayed on ESPNU Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The game is available for syndication in local markets, and WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/256