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Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… statewide tributes Submitted by Erin Flynn on Both Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan legislature signed … keynote address, entitled "Merze Tate's Michigan," sharing what she's learned while conducting research for an … highest academic record in the institution’s history at the time and was the first African American woman to receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for spring 2024

Dining Services

… for spring 2024 Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Classics is upping its game, adding hot lunch to its repertoire. The … Delight with a variety of freshly baked desserts from the Gold'n Brown Bakery. Village Deli offers a full deli counter … menu during lunch and a little more flexibility in eating times in the afternoon.”  This semester’s expansion is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74305

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kavalhuna at the … service agencies and such local, state and federal government entities as the U.S. departments of State, … organizations, including other aviation schools. "The goal is to reduce risks to safety systems and to operate at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… Taymor continues to play an integral part in the show's ongoing success. The first woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical, Taymor has in recent years supervised new productions of the show around the world. The … or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is required at the time of pickup. Group discounts are available at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities

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… Pickard , a 1964 alumnus who is a current WMU trustee, longtime Detroit entrepreneur, and founder and chairman of the … Conference Room. "All three of us knew without doubt that what we learned together at WMU had an enormous impact on … transformational power that comes from friendship, common goals and powerful learning experiences." For Pickard, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675

First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges

W Magazine

… graduate offers companies a coveted blend of skills. That’s what industries are seeking and what gave birth to the program four years ago. Corporate partners ask for homegrown talent Development … implementation. “Our design institute and the faculty are super amazing,” says Nick Koch, a senior from Chelsea, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900

Accountancy student creates unbreakable bonds

Haworth College of Business

… on campus.  “Not only did I instantly connect with NABA’s goal of diversifying the accounting profession, but as a … having an organization that is focused on providing extra support and opportunities for minorities and diverse business … intend to work in tax accounting as a CPA for a period of time,” Hiser says. “Ultimately, I want to work in wealth …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancykya-hisernaba

WMU to confer 1,370 degrees during summer commencement

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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis … may be down to one open lane in each direction, and the Goldsworth Valley Drive portion of WMU's Ring Road is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25111

June deadline set for alums, community members to 'make their mark'

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… portico patio and will accommodate nine lines of text with up to 21 characters per line. A formal spot on the interior … of first and last names or a family name on one line with up to 40 characters. A donor wall naming commitment also … a columned portico facing the community, a lighted cupola and the University’s original administrative and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23566

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… to help tackle COVID-19-related issues," says Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , vice president for research and innovation. "We … leveraged a unique expertise of WMU and were different than what many other universities are doing in this crisis," Goss … in the initial pandemic response, and may provide timely information in the event of significant second or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443