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Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Kyle B. McClain
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… Sgt. Kyle B. McClain , of Rochester Hills, Mich. McClain, 25, died Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th Engineer Battalion … Ribbon with “Mobilization” device, Michigan Outside United States Service Ribbon, and the Expert Weapons Qualification …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1253
WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain
Haworth College of Business
… Chain Operations, Management and Education (AWESOME). The AWESOME Excellence in Education Scholarship is a $5,000 award. The scholarship was created in 2013 to provide … recipients to receive the award this year—Dober and Henson are the first WMU students to receive the scholarship. They …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68174
Humanities talks explore 'Truth'
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… 'Truth' Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The pursuit of truth in a time of widespread cynicism and … food industry manipulates nutrition science and suggests what can be done about it. Nestle, Paulette Goddard … We Eat." Upcoming talks All events in the series "Truth" are free and open to the public. For events on campus, free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836
WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement
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… verified) on WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … exercises. In all, the University will confer 2,615 degrees: 2,004 at the bachelor's level, 571 at the … extra tickets for the four April 30 commencement ceremonies are available. The only way to secure those tickets is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775
Gold Company qualifies to perform at prestigious fall festival
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… and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, won its division at the prestigious Next Generation Jazz Festival March 9-11 in … years, the Monterey Jazz Festival features more than 500 artists performing nonstop on eight stages and includes … education, music therapy and more. Graduates of the program are currently working everywhere from Broadway to Hollywood …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46008
Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias
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… fair, ethical and inclusive coverage in the news media is the aim of a new book written by a Western … making them more perceptive journalists, and provides a career-long foundation for challenging bias. Stories and … practical exercises that give readers the chance to apply what they learn. Sue Ellen Christian Christian joined WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/652
America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution will be in Kalamazoo later this … further away from the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to reverse this trend. Dr. … in collaboration with the City of Kalamazoo's new Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Initiative. Reeves will discuss …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269
WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant
College of Education and Human Development
… WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in an … Augusta Primary School were observed for literacy as part of HIL 1.0. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … Renewal Project has been renewed and awarded $15 million by the U.S. Department of Education. The project, now called …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476
WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After years of across-the-board tuition adjustments that left out-of-state students paying more than twice what Michigan students pay, Western Michigan University … students," Van Der Kley notes. "The new basic rates that are set at 1.25 times resident rates will align incoming …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694
Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time in Japan researching the universe's formation and a stint in Spain teaching English are on the agenda for a Western Michigan University faculty … was selected to travel to Japan and Kelsey Dovico , a 2015 WMU alumna from Royal Oak, earned a trip to Spain. Stellar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977