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Leander C. Jones obituary

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… the WMU faculty in 1974 and retired in 2003 after more than 29 years of service to the University. He was a former … focused on African-American literature as well as television and theatre production. He often provided expert commentary on black issues as well as opinion pieces for area news media. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453

WMU, WMU Cooley ink new agreements as Kalamazoo law classes begin

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… of the new agreements are already enabling the delivery this semester of two upper-level law classes on the WMU campus … being developed, along with a series of new initiatives triggered by the affiliation the two schools launched in August … an undergraduate and law degree in a time frame shorter than the traditional seven years—saving the students time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29804

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

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… a total of 42 years in the Army and Army Reserves. Among his surviving six children is Kristin "Kris" Kenz Locke, who works in the University's … he kept his teaching skills sharp by also working for more than 11 years in the Kalamazoo Public Schools adult …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621

Stanford design school names four WMU students innovation fellows

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… education institutions selected for the program, which is designed to empower students to become agents of change … High School. Fellows are sponsored by faculty and administrators as individuals or teams of students, and selected … focusing on innovation within established companies rather than just startups. The team also wants to focus on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45923

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall Submitted by Erin … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The college experience is about more than academics; it also prepares students to be engaged … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in politics. Rep. Debbie Dingell and Congressman Fred Upton discuss issues during the Civility Tour on campus in August … were highlights of his career. He has responded to more than one million constituent messages, and he personally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on … in their fields of study.  The University celebrates these rising stars in higher education annually with the Emerging … grants since arriving at the University in 2012 worth more than $3.5 million from sponsors such as the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

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… EDGE magazine has placed WMU on its 2015 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 75 … WMU The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs serves more than 600 veteran students, the greatest number of veterans … two partners--Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247

Zhang Center earns silver certification as 'green' building

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… in Energy and Environmental Design rating system . LEED is the national benchmark for the design, construction and … campus buildings that meet the stringent requirements of this rating system and 13 more in the review process. A … to require 50 percent less irrigation—less irrigation than a standard garden—reducing the use of potable water. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/17091

Integrated supply management student nets prestigious scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… national scholarships. Senior Aaron McClendon of Westland is the recipient of the $10,000 Gary L. Buffington … the Industrial Supply Association Education Foundation. He is also the recipient of the $5,000 R. Gene Richter … both awards within a two-week time period, and I cannot thank the ISA Education Foundation and the Richter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31544