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WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… (not verified) on Olivia Williams, the 100th graduate of WMU's Seita Scholars Program KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase degree completion, the … students and external stakeholders to celebrate the school's role as a national leader in developing innovative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

PEN Trio to present new works for oboe, clarinet, bassoon and electronics

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… Nichols and Daniel Eichenbaum as well as the world premiere of "Entanglement," an interactive audiovisual work for solo … oboist Nora Lewis. Biggs and Lewis serve on the faculty of WMU's School of Music. Composer Charles Nichols will be in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42357

WMU ISM program named top 10 in the country for second time in a row

Haworth College of Business

… WMU program has been ranked No. 9 on Gartner's 2016 list of Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate University Programs. … demand for supply chain talent, the programs of the top 25 schools on their list have grown 43 percent from 2014 to … Ranking criteria     Industry value (highly recruited schools).     Program scope (students have a broad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33427

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… University is honoring Dr. Holly J. Nibert , associate professor of Spanish, Paul R. Solomon , associate professor of … a bachelor's degree in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design and a master's degree in media arts from … highly qualified special education teachers in the K-12 schools. The grants have affected a total of 68 WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015

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… Mich.—A former U.S. attorney as well as a former CEO of one of the world's largest retailers have been selected to … of its businesses near WMU's campus while he was attending school at the University. He continued working with Discount …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27623

Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national … to declining enrollment and shifting demographics for high school graduates . Perryman-Clark’s call for proposals … positions their own linguistic decisions and choices as valuable to the stories they share about the value of a college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67526

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate visitors … a sustainable, permanent installation located in the heart of the new student center. In addition to supporting public … something that appealed to Ori as she graduated from art school. Working with the mesh to freeze ordinary moments in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… . "Forever Gold" is the 2018 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are … , physical education instructor and coach, Comstock Public Schools; and  Dr. John Severson , superintendent, Muskegon Intermediate School District. The Keystone Alumni Award honoree is  Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment

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… by 50 percent over the next five years as part of a national initiative that aims to double the number of United States college students studying abroad by 2019. … abroad fund to provide scholarships to college and high school students and grants to institutions. WMU awarded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323

Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61

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… Zegree retired from WMU in 2012, ending 34 years as a professor of music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his … Outstanding Performance Awards. After retiring from the WMU School of Music, Zegree moved to Indiana to take charge and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402