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WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News

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… Last year, the magazine reported, the rankings were redone to more heavily weigh "output measures that signal how well a school educates its students." Ranking in other … Washington Monthly bases its rankings on what schools are doing for their students and the country. The overall list …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18468

Doctoral student launches WMU Higher Education for the Justice-Involved program

College of Arts and Sciences

Doctoral student launches WMU Higher Education for the … power of the spirit of brown and gold. For Dale Brown , a doctoral student in Interdisciplinary Studies, the potential … arrived here for graduate school in 2016, I started asking, how could we start doing something like this in prison?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73662

Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research

College of Arts and Sciences

… origin of carbonate rocks—fascinated him. He switched to doctoral studies with Kaczmarek as his advisor. From his … at the Midwest Geobiology Symposium.  He now holds a postdoctoral fellowship at the world-famous Woods Hole … says. “I learned that there are so many things that we can do to enhance diversity, improve students’ experiences, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69146

University Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Classical era

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… No. 29 in A Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a very mature work composed by a very young Mozart, and the heroic "Egmont …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38528

WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value

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… About the list To answer the question, "What can colleges do for the country?" Washington Monthly's college rankings … Michigan. Washington Monthly also rates colleges that are doing the best job of helping non-wealthy students attain … state legislatures, sexual assault issues colleges are struggling with, and the shortage of college slots for students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361

University Symphonic Band plans winter concert

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… The ensemble will also present the world premiere of a new work by WMU student composer, Douglas Osmun . The closing piece, "Mothership" by Mason …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21658

Heritage Hall celebration leads to new student aid opportunity

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… savvy facilities led one of the companies involved in the work to enhance the celebration with the gift of an endowed scholarship to support future interior design majors. … certification, Kalamazoo's first such designation. "It shows true commitment to conservation and sustainability," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40683

Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… 29 . Candidates can  sign up for sessions  online . The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Day, which … on Handshake . To receive information ahead of time about how to use the virtual platform, visit the Career and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer 2017 interns

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… businesses with 500 or fewer employees hire WMU students to work on STEM or STEM-related projects that are both … for up to two interns from either one or two MCRN schools. However, the maximum award for a company is $3,500 from each … yet to receive an internship award. To apply for funding, download the 2017 application at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38170

Another WMU staffer named state's top student-employee supervisor

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Michael Berdowski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University staff … for the second consecutive year. Michael "Berd" Berdowski, assistant director of intramural sports and … staff and made intramural sports one of the best places to work on campus for students." Among the many qualities cited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54204