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WMU's estimated 2014-15 operating budget set

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… for base funding from the state. That amount is up more than $5.5 million—or 5.6 percent—compared to last … faculty compensation for the next three years is part of ongoing contract negotiations. Also part of the budget is an increase of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16515

Richmond Center to host anniversary gala

College of Fine Arts

… to celebrating a decade of contemporary art and community support, the event will raise funds for the future of the … "Art and Soul," the gala also pays tribute to patrons and supporters. "Just as contemporary art nourishes the soul, the … for whom the facility is named, have furthered their support of the Richmond Center for Visual Arts by matching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43370

Former K-College professor to discuss book on murder-suicide case

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sixteen years ago, a murder-suicide involving two Kalamazoo College … college students, Neenef Odah and his ex-girlfriend, Maggie Wardle. On a Sunday night during homecoming weekend in … title was borrowed from a campus memo that referred to what happened as "the events of October." In her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27279

WMU course examining startups wins national award

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… WMU course examining startups wins national award Submitted by Deanne Puca on … course, WMU students are encouraged to learn and experience what cities are doing to foster startups in their … Austin, Texas; Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit and Grand Rapids. In addition, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26957

Nominations sought for LBGTA awards program

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… WMU student who will be enrolled in fall 2014, as well as up to five awards in two categories. Awards Bronco Pride Campus Advocacy Award Emerging … for each award are being accepted in the individual category as well as the unit, team and organization category. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13452

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… provided they pass the ESL certification sub-test. Supported teachers will receive $10,500 scholarships that will increase up to $11,000 in year five in addition to $300 for books and … test fees. In-service teachers will also be provided up to $1,000 for materials and resources for a project they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… to simplify this type of software by helping users conserve time and money by using low-risk payment plan options and by … sparked his desire to establish this award to support student entrepreneurs in their efforts to create … Jemez Technology is a software company focusing on real-time perimeter detection and security for the country's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… (not verified) on Dr. King at WMU in 1963 KALAMAZOO--Upcoming activities at Western Michigan University, … at Kalamazoo College featuring Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of the award-winning a cappella quintet Sweet … on the Vietnam War, poverty and militarism . Titled "A Time to Break Silence," that event is at 7:30 p.m. in Room …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

WMU, Cooley Law School formally ink long-discussed affiliation accord

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… Michigan, attended the ceremony and demonstrated their support for the initiative that leverages the resources of … The agreement won the approval of both schools' governing boards earlier this year, and it paves the way for … faculty and staff from both schools have met a number of times to begin the process of identifying areas of potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9428

WMU exceeds national average in attracting international students

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… annually by the Institute of International Education with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of … Students—CELCIS—grew nearly 30 percent to 324 full-time students this fall. Historically more than 90 percent … that 313,000 jobs were created or supported during the same time frame. According to the NAFSA report, Michigan's Sixth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11325