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Nine incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… is based on both merit and financial need, and is designed to provide a financial "foundation" to the recipients … graduate school. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be made … in the giving form's special instructions box for designations. For more information about the Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42170

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … player known nationally as "The Black Ghost." The family group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428

WMU charter schools expert to take part in debate to air on public radio

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… charter school movement and whether that movement has lived up to its promise. Other panelists include Dr. Julian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38426

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… and our food system is to climate change." The multiple support systems I found at Western—in addition to having a … about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every step of … have to put it into practice." Academic and professional support played key roles in Fischer's success at Western, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

WMU lauded for value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking

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… magazine ranked WMU at No. 64 among national universities—up 28 places from its spot in the 2015 Washington Monthly … U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The methodology is designed to "ask not what colleges can do for you, but what … and more, into this year's rankings, marking the single biggest change to our methodology to date," says Kevin Carey , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34557

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

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… the whale character while reading to preschoolers.   JDI assigns the weekly responsibilities of preschoolers using a … is able to pay me during my internship," says Hoeksema . Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, … Western.  "And the ability for Western to pay the employers up front is huge to some of these small businesses and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco … maximum space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely designed to be adjustable both vertically and horizontally, … went to Bronco Propeller, comprised of team members Aarush Gupta of Naperville, Illinois, Ryan McIntosh of Bay City, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… Michigan University to build something new from the ground up," Washington says. "She has great passion for the field … has been identified. As founding chair, she will have a significant impact on facility development and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP

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… as Catalyst University, Leadership Kalamazoo and the Wake Up Breakfast Series. In 2012, when the 100-year-old … that has the power to change our culture. Education is freedom. And this is a chance to bring so much to the region … WMU and as a school director for Proud to Be Me, one of the signature programs of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… crowdfunding campaign is now in progress to pay for the group, MNOE , to travel to the famous Sonic Ranch located on a … from Finland, collaborated on a project as part of class assignment for Dr. Lisa Coons ' class Entrepreneurship for Composers. The assignment was to stage an off-campus event. Pixley-Fink and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268