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Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

W Magazine

… Lauren, a music education major who graduated in April. You could also say the Hills’ family origin story is consistent with the Bronco Band story as a whole. The love of music, … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… other teams flying small aircraft to reach Daytona Beach with the fastest time. The 2,716-mile race begins and ends … progress A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Bates and Satkowiak … . A video also is available at youtube.com/watch?v=Xs1qm4yOEQk . Once the race starts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

WMU program collecting donations for student coats and boots

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… the winter months. Not having appropriate winter attire can impact students' ability to thrive on campus by … are being solicited from the campus community. Estimates suggest a pair of boots and a coat will each cost $50 to $75. … Scholars Program provides up to 160 tuition scholarships to youth who experienced foster care, as well as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20344

Grad school event helps those seeking advanced studies

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… Those attending the Graduate and Professional School Fair can learn about some of WMU's 100 graduate programs as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19110

WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal

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… school leaders and improving student achievement. Working with a pool of elementary schools in 20 West Michigan … up, like this one, are so precious," says Reeves. "They can ultimately lead to real change, and our job is to … Now Network findings and the GELN Literacy Essentials. "With this grant, we will focus on turning that commitment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… honoring slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events planned in January on campus and across the … service, educational programs and presentations. "What is your position in times of challenge and controversy?" is … and treatment. Following the keynote, participants can attend one of three educational workshops. Mental health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

WMU medical school granted full accreditation

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… Hal B. Jenson , the founding dean of WMed, shared the news with the medical school's Board of Directors, faculty, … must have LCME accreditation to ensure that their students can take the United States Medical Licensing Examination. … from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in 2018 and candidate status by the Higher Learning Commission in 2016. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45417

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

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… the Sangren Pedestrian Mall at the center of main campus, with the area opening to fans two to three hours prior to … Bronco ESPN GameDay shirts. Short- and long-sleeve T-shirts can be purchased in-store and online at wmubookstore.com . … ire or excitement of local fans. WMU is the second Mid-American Conference school ever to be featured on College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423

Tickets on sale for comedian Nick Offerman at WMU

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… at $10 for WMU students and $25 for the general public and can be purchased in advance in person at the Miller … and  more. In 2014, he released his comedy special, “American Ham, ” on Netflix. Contact: Deanne Puca March 16, 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38712

Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century

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… public school teachers and university professors struggle to define and defend the goals of a liberal education … begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 , in 3502 Knauss Hall with a presentation by Dr. Mark Edmundson titled "In Defense … and "Why Write?" directly addresses the human goods that can be obtained through intellectual pursuits. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622