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Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board

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… of Trustees. Joining the University’s board are  James L. Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of … , when the term expires. Wood succeeds former trustee  Kurtis Trevan , who  relocated to live out of state  about …  says. “Kara Wood and James Liggins are both accomplished individuals, well-regarded in their respective fields, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… award for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Derek   Fischer , a student in Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Cousins, Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows

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… were among just 50 senior faculty members and administrators from around the nation named to be part of the … and the University of Texas at Arlington. Established in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program strengthens … American higher education by identifying and preparing promising senior faculty and administrators for responsible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5941

Final parking strategy set for Arcadia Flats

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… the west end of Arcadia Loop and Moore Drive. Lot 23, which is currently being used for construction activities, will … the project wraps up. "We appreciate the students who raised concerns and provided input at the initial project … and in this case, it is also a great start to something bigger—Hilltop Village," Dakin says. Stay up to date on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58162

WMU offices to close for Memorial Day

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… Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and … in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected … call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32262

Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

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… 84 percent were employed in jobs related to their academic discipline, 88 percent were satisfied with their jobs and 76 percent were employed in … of WMU are eager to learn and share their ideas and suggestions to challenge the status quo by offering new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37696

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… and K College are again partnering with the Northside Ministerial Alliance and the city of Kalamazoo to memorialize … 14, with an MLK Celebration and Public School Students Visitation at WMU. That event is being offered to area high school students and will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… female mayor of the city or Portage, Michigan, and an activist and community leader; Mattie Jordan-Woods , BS ‘79, … the Northside Association for Community Development; and  Kristen DeVries , vice president for University Advancement at … chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the St. Joseph County …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University senior cybersecurity student Jesse Blaine is poised to join the growing profession in protecting … and hydraulic technician. His experience exposed him to cryptologists, who piqued his interest in encryption. Now a … a research field and quickly make many new discoveries. But whatever I do discover gives me a rewarding feeling of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

Wynonna and The Big Noise bring 'A Simpler Christmas' to campus

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… Wynonna and The Big Noise bring 'A Simpler Christmas' to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Wynonna Judd and her band The Big Noise is bringing their show "A Simpler Christmas" to Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20385