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2019: A year of No. 1s at Western
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… across all socioeconomic backgrounds. Jon Wassink poses with the Wuerffel Trophy. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images) … on their diplomas signifying one of nine pathways they can choose to focus on. WMU is the only university in the … student Eddie Codrington received the 2019 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award, which recognizes the most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57203
Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'
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… of the web-based documentary series, "The Spirit Moves with Us: Afrikan Dance in the Diaspora." The premiere, which … by Heather Mitchell, Kama Mitchell and the Rootead Youth Dance Company , and Afrobeat dance performances by … because there is a lack of educational media about West African dance practices, even though it continues to gain …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422
Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs
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… Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with the Western Michigan University Office of Community … a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Starting Gate … Starting Gate's fall cohort should visit wmich.edu/startinggate and submit applications by Sept. 6 . Four student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806
WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk
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… and most comprehensive college program in the nation for young people who have aged out of foster care. May is … be provided to set up for information sharing. Those who can't attend the walk and would like to sponsor a student can do so for $25. For sponsorship levels and information , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39598
Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
College of Arts and Sciences
… institutional pride in terms of its longevity, partnerships with local communities and Experience-Driven Learning … Studies is thrilled to continue its partnership with the city of Niles and greatly appreciates the … see that other people across the state also value what we can offer with this project, both academically for …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward
Event to showcase global engagement opportunities
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… cross-cultural experience. KALAMAZOO—Students and others can learn how to globalize their degrees and advance the … a bridge for students wishing to enhance their WMU degree with an international experience that will give them a … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798
Business college dean first speaker in community breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… business college will be the first topic at the Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or online . Free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49012
Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
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… pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is widely recognized within the national and international academic communities. … student put it, "She has encouraged hundreds of scholars young and old, lay and monastic, from all continents, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495
Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner
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… Dr. Donald D. Carpenter , an award-winning civil engineer with a long background in consulting and academia. He and … as using natural systems to capture and treat rainfall, can relieve pressure on traditional infrastructure elements. … a capstone engineering effort in which seniors work with industry sponsors to find solutions to real-world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452
Special celebration set for students of color graduating from WMU
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… medalist in the 400-metre hurdles and a two-time Pan American Games champion. She earned a Ph.D. in public … Families and guests planning to participate in the event can still make a reservation online at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46445