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WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal
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… Mich.—Two longtime school leadership researchers at Western Michigan University will use one of the largest single … leadership development in high-poverty schools across West Michigan. A $12.5 million award from the U.S. Department of … Working with a pool of elementary schools in 20 West Michigan counties, the project will support teams of school …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228
Miller Auditorium presents Diavolo: Architecture in Motion
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… Mich.—Diavolo: Architecture in Motion is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. … for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs, General Mills … in Motion at Miller Auditorium is part of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series and is welcomed by Meijer. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23273
WMU grants top $1.5 million mark in January, February
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University garnered more than $1.5 million in … renewal grant to Dr. Erika Ann Carr from the State of Michigan Workforce Development Agency to provide educational … students in 38 school districts throughout Michigan. For more news, arts and events , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22714
Keith Bailey obituary
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Keith Bailey , a Western Michigan University emeritus, died June 22 . He was 91. … Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan . Visit Langeland Family Funeral Homes to make a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48243
Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight
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… a military friendly institution. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has recently been recognized nationally … The University is also continuing its Gold status from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) for the 2023-24 … incredibly grateful to have 62 Veteran-Friendly Schools in Michigan that are committed to supporting their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479
WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its Jan. 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved … creation. Fifteen years later, when he was serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role … and then was elected to serve as state representative for Michigan's 60th District. He was in his second term in that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980
WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services
Haworth College of Business
… leading the Bronco Source efforts. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Center for Integrated Supply … organization working with more than 20 companies in West Michigan and northern Indiana since January 2014. Strategic … procurement of direct and indirect materials for two West Michigan manufacturers: Command Electronics, of Schoolcraft, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30206
Speaking the language of success
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… high school. That's where he first learned about Western Michigan University. "Our school often brought in … for me—I got an email about a new program at Western Michigan University. It was a master's degree in teaching … learning, observing teachers in classrooms across Michigan. "The experience really opened my eyes. I was able …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035
Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—The Zhang Career Center, located in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, is … Chen-Zhang both earned graduate degrees from WMU and run a Michigan-based fee-only financial planning and investment … years has been ranked the No. 1 advisor in the state of Michigan by both Barron's and Forbes. Lynn Chen-Zhang has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266
Earl Borr obituary
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… died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join WMU's faculty as an assistant … Borr taught school and coached track and basketball in the Michigan cities of Port Huron and Marine City. The Holland, Michigan, native enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately after …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160