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Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary

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… Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wilma Jeanette (Napp) McNees , a former … she worked as a homemaker. McNees enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling and dining out. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7539

WMU board to consider 2022-23 tuition, room and board rates Thursday

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… academic tenure and promotion; and labor agreements with the POA and TAU, among other items.  Individuals who … board during public comment sections of the meeting must notify Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68354

WMU gear featured in Costco this holiday season

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… season. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is now one of two Mid-American Conference schools featured in … into the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications. With this move, WMU can now build stronger relationships with regional and national retailers for placement of Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62399

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… Study Abroad Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience … abroad programs are available to both current students and non-WMU participants who are at least 18 years old and … to QS Global, over 80 percent of employers seek graduates with study abroad experience." Activities and Resources   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… Khady Ndao-Brumblay has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, … women in African history and creating dolls to go along with them. The stories would fill the gap in African …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

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… Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … after a serious injury. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A rising star with the gymnastics world at her fingertips, Payton Murphy's … than gymnasts, any other athletes—who go through an injury within their sport and have to come back and deal with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

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… mosquitoes are generating a lot of buzz right now. The genetically modified bugs could potentially be used … crops. However, they will be among the first to be faced with decisions that relate to this technology.” Quemada … stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Giving Day at Western set for Wednesday, April 14

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… current and future students. Last WMU Giving Day, 2,190 donors raised $1,555,417 for causes that impacted every area … such as securing funds for degree completion for students with extenuating financial situations, enhancing campus … the connection between our alumni, friends and donors with our University. The division does so by highlighting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63942

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why people are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate … started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a patron who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition

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… take multiple awards in DownBeat competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … competition. Earning top honors was the University of Miami with eight wins, followed by the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with six awards and the Berklee College of Music, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131