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Bronco mascot rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph'
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… Michigan and Ontario schools in Region 4 of IHSA's Zone 6. With that placement in hand, she faced off against riders … Dickinson University in 1967. Today, from its beginning with just two intercollegiate competing colleges, the IHSA … zones with almost 400 member colleges in 45 states and Canada—representing more than 9,000 riders in both Hunt Seat …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46349
Helen J. Flaspohler obituary
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… Her tenure at WMU was characterized by close relationships with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on … needs as scholarships. She maintained longtime friendships with such alumni donors as Merze Tate and Gwen Frostic, and … She was named director of the annual fund two years later. With the 1976 formation of the WMU Foundation, Flaspohler …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613
Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs
College of Education and Human Development
… doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) , both past and present, forge their professional … understanding of the doctoral program and interactions with others. To collect qualitative data needed for the … with careful attention toward centering their voices. "It cannot be overstated how important it is to work with Black …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75500
WMU to break ground for Legacy Collections building
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… organizations. The Legacy Collections Center will be built with private funding that includes several significant gifts. When finished, it will house more than 28,000 … guarantee their safety and accessibility for years to come. With the support of this community, that goal will become a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/990
WMU students earn top honors at national sales competition
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… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Lorr and Anuszkiewicz with their scholarship checks KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan … scenarios involving the sale of auto insurance to fictional young adult buyers. After the role-plays, the top four … could not have asked for a better coach and team to compete with. The greatest challenge for me was just overcoming the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11362
Gov. Snyder names Behen, Chen-Zhang, Edgerton to WMU board terms
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… current WMU trustee and partner and chief operating officer with Zhang Financial; and Shelly Edgerton of Plainwell, the … from Eastern Michigan University. He will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Trustee William Pickard … two master's degrees, one in management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49815
Western recognized for its support of wounded military members
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… combat service members and veterans has been recognized with a donation from a national nonprofit organization. … is so critical. We at OHT are honored and proud to partner with Western Michigan." Western is consistently ranked as … tuition. The University also supports one veteran each year with the Operation Hat Trick scholarship, using proceeds …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735
Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board
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… of Trustees. Joining the University’s board are James L. Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of Warner Norcross + Judd, and … Action 2.0. Liggins was appointed to fill a seat left vacant by the untimely death of Shani J. Penn , who passed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314
World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western
W Magazine
… Johnson was honored by the College of Arts and Sciences with an Alumni Achievement Award from the Institute for … pinnacle of his craft. His installation—a triptych of African American folklore hero High John the Conqueror—was part of an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894
Construction near Sangren Hall triggers major traffic changes
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… Construction near Sangren Hall triggers major traffic changes Submitted by Anonymous (not … Building. The walkways will be separated by lawn areas, with the west-end lawn being suitable for lounging and … president for Facilities Management. "We've been consulting with all major campus stakeholders and are scheduling as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/356