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History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… University’s history for yet another reason. For the first time, WMU academic affairs has a college led by three Black … to assist WMU with meeting student retention and graduation goals. Tomika Griffin-Brown “At a time when Black women’s … connected to student success, fundraising initiatives that support study abroad for Merze Tate College students, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are … Jamilah Anthony , B.S.'21, M.S.'22,  found holistic support in the Foundation Scholars family along with multiple … and (teaching assistants) who are willing to take extra time to help you learn," says Sarah Bular , B.S.'21. Read …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… of the COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented and abrupt interruption of physical and traditional social … grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic "What we found was that social isolation was a very strong … being accepting of the fact that we don't know what's going to happen and then not suppressing our emotions." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… members to tour the facility and learn more about its goals to improve financial literacy in the greater Kalamazoo … to Todd for his meaningful gift that so perfectly captures what higher education is all about." RSVP for the event at … Top Advisor List on multiple occasions, the Financial Times 400 List as a Top Advisor, and Forbes Magazine's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… donation Submitted by Megan Looker on President Edward Montgomery announces the Empowering Futures Scholarships at the … show, however, that college students change majors three times on average. The University’s newest Living Learning … that could lead to their first job. But that experience doesn't always come with enough financial compensation to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Bronco football produces 16 Academic All-MAC selections

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… a redshirt freshman from Portland, studying pre-integrated supply management, 3.66 GPA. Mike Caliendo , a redshirt … that are earning Academic All-MAC status for the third time in their career. Juriga, Keenoy, Miller and Ricci are second-time selections. Learn more about WMU football at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44253

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… Main, in Niles. Other lectures will be held at the same time and location and feature these topics and presenters: … and Historic Preservation, Region II, New York City, EHP Supervisor, New York Hurricane Sandy. Aug. 1 , "Telling Time … demonstrations at the Living History Village, explore ongoing excavations at the site, participate in children’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47845

Classes and trips part of spring lifelong learning activities

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… is now under way for all classes and trips. To Muskegon to sites of both historic and artistic interest Along … the Don Juan story expertly combines comedy and tragedy supported by a gorgeous score. Students will be escorted by … emeritus of English, and will arrive in Grand Rapids in time for an early dinner followed by the opera. Cost for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4507

Community celebration for Sangren and other projects set

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… four-story, 230,000-square-foot building was ready in time for fall classes. Funded by the state of Michigan and … the University began the construction project two years ago. The new Sangren replaces a building that was nearly 50 … gold certification, Sangren Hall’s architect was SHW Group of Berkley, Mich. while Miller-Davis Co. of Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1653

Vocal jazz alumna performs with University Jazz Orchestra

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… Jazz Orchestra The University Jazz Orchestra is a three-time DownBeat award-winning ensemble, heralded nationally … Hall, The Montreux Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Showcase, Notre Dame Festival, and the Toronto Jazz … Powerful," "The Lorax," "Men in Black 3," "Ice Age 4," "Superman Returns" and "Happy Feet." Guter received her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10144