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Anonymous donor reveals himself to students who want to be teachers

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… Veach, Acosta, Oropeza, Pickard, Taylor, Giramia and Tomlinson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six recent graduates of Kalamazoo … anonymous benefactor for five of the scholarships revealed his identity and met and congratulated the students … scholarships annually for five years for Kalamazoo Promise-eligible students who plan to become teachers. The grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35533

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners Submitted by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up,  Mary   Borkholder  never thought she would realize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Administrator gets national award for work with homeless students

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… Administrator gets national award for work with homeless … on Delorey KALAMAZOO— Mark Delorey , director of student financial aid and scholarships at Western Michigan … has been honored by a national organization for his work on behalf of both homeless students and those who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2894

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with six Western Michigan University … students—and watching those students’ lives unfold is her fondest memory. In December, Obreiter, administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295

Office of Research and Innovation launches Bronco Innovators Challenge

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… Office of Research and Innovation launches Bronco Innovators Challenge Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Driven by discovery, Western Michigan University students have the … to production. The Office of Research and Innovation is launching the Bronco Innovators Challenge , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70230

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… 'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students designed and produced every aspect of … design committee, talks with some of the models. Erin Boismier, MODA president, helps kick off festivities. Vintage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its mark on the world

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… Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its … Dec. 14, during the University's 327th commencement exercises. Among the graduates are 61 military veterans and … support and experience they received at WMU. "All across this campus, every day, we are proving that WMU is a place for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57111

Miller Auditorium welcomes 'Ivy + Bean'

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Ivy + Bean, The Musical" is based on the best-selling book series. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Ivy + Bean, The Musical," based on the best-selling children's book series, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22008

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking Submitted by … ranked WMU at No. 97 among national universities. Published annually since 2005, the Washington Monthly college rankings provide a contrast to those published by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194

WMU students help show go on, virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake

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… virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caroline Arana and Claire Beaman stand together … industries around the world to a screeching halt earlier this year. But, as they say,"The show must go on." And it will … to do while keeping people safe," says Beaman. "We have this really perfect little niche of a community around this

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60339