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Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… study at WMU in fall 2018 are encouraged to apply to one of three new 10-day, faculty-led courses that take place … opportunities. Selection will differ by program but high school GPA and brief interviews may be used in the selection … and informal education systems in Ireland and will visit schools, community centers, and youth organizations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

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… panelists Saturday, Nov. 11 , for a discussion of fake news. The event, "Fake News—Falsehoods and Bigotry … it is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10. The discussion is part of the 2017 PeaceJam Slam, a daylong event for participating high school and college students that kicks off Great Lakes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… (not verified) on Olivia Williams, the 100th graduate of WMU's Seita Scholars Program KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase degree completion, the … students and external stakeholders to celebrate the school's role as a national leader in developing innovative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… assigned responsibilities to give generously and creatively of their time and talents, making the University an even … Nominators commended her for her efficiency, bringing a valuable skill set to parking services and continually … caring and effective teacher and mother figure to the high school students participating in her hall's hospitality …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

PEN Trio to present new works for oboe, clarinet, bassoon and electronics

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… Nichols and Daniel Eichenbaum as well as the world premiere of "Entanglement," an interactive audiovisual work for solo … oboist Nora Lewis. Biggs and Lewis serve on the faculty of WMU's School of Music. Composer Charles Nichols will be in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42357

WMU ISM program named top 10 in the country for second time in a row

Haworth College of Business

… WMU program has been ranked No. 9 on Gartner's 2016 list of Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate University Programs. … demand for supply chain talent, the programs of the top 25 schools on their list have grown 43 percent from 2014 to … Ranking criteria     Industry value (highly recruited schools).     Program scope (students have a broad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33427

Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015

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… Mich.—A former U.S. attorney as well as a former CEO of one of the world's largest retailers have been selected to … of its businesses near WMU's campus while he was attending school at the University. He continued working with Discount …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27623

WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment

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… by 50 percent over the next five years as part of a national initiative that aims to double the number of United States college students studying abroad by 2019. … abroad fund to provide scholarships to college and high school students and grants to institutions. WMU awarded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323

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

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… Puca on Congressman Fred Upton speaks at the dedicated of the new expansion and opening of the Aviation Education Center in September 2021. … by mail. Before the pandemic, he also visited at least one school every week in the district. “Bestowing this honorary …

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

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… and the experience I had with my fellow students and professors opened my eyes and my heart to the field of social work," says Johnny Anderson III , who earned his … important is the engagement of students while they are in school in experiential education," says Dr. Ewa Urban , who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465