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Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth
W Magazine
… to Western from foster care. The three-time Western alumnus is one of the architects for WMU’s Seita Scholars Program, … attended a small Michigan liberal arts college. When his fellow students went home for the holidays, he had no place to go. When college administrators could offer him no assistance, he spent his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609
WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12%
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… WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12% Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … plan levels can be found on the Residence Life website. This fall, WMU Dining Services will be offering new meal plan … locations and dining selections at affordable rates. WMU is committed to creating dynamic residential spaces where …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53110
Staff member recognized for leadership
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… . During the ceremony, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton read a state legislative proclamation passed in her honor and facilitated by … her leadership, WMU has secured two federal College Assistance Migrant Program grants totaling $4 million. This grant program supports first-generation undergraduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698
WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal
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… Answering questions—including obscure or tricky ones—is one of a librarian’s many talents. Recently, WMU … iconic sunburst seal. Smithsonian staff were looking for historical graphics in their archives for an event when they … logos and notes from an unknown designer. They had rediscovered the earliest known copy of the Smithsonian’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894
WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship
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… accountancy scholarship Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Alexis Hess says Western provided numerous opportunities for her … grow personally and professionally. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Hess , a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth … for the 2021-22 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592
Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies
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… level and 69 at the doctoral level as well as one specialist degree to students during in-person and virtual … to enter Miller Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited; all seats are general admission. Guests without tickets may view the ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66338
Solar race team will take 25 years of experience on the road
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… in Austin and ends 1,751 miles later on July 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to the start of the biennial, … two decades of experience racing solar cars The WMU team is led this year by Project Manager Bryan Harris , a senior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17272
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted by Deanne Puca on … third team to complete the scruitineering process and finished in fifth place overall. WMU's Sunseeker team participates in two types of racing events. This year, they competed in the Formula Sun Grand Prix , a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383
Healing powers of artistic expression explored at Medical Humanities Conference
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… Healing powers of artistic expression explored at Medical Humanities Conference … Tablet: The Healing Power of Creative Expression," is free and open to the public without conference registration. Most conference activities run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26982
University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts
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… University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is awarded Commitment to Diversity Award KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University has won its second national award this fall for its work in building a diverse campus community. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19622