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Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model

News

… model Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved an … designed to make costs easier for students to discern and anticipate while prioritizing retention and graduation … expressed differently than our peers, making the value of a Western Michigan degree ... difficult to weigh against our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64027

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman is excited to play Puck in Western's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." … "A Midsummer Night's Dream." In taking on the role in Western Michigan University's production, student Margaux … see our show, maybe not knowing that I have cerebral palsy, and the first person they see walk on stage is me—whoa! What …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… assistant professor in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education The Esport Arena gaming catalog has many games to offer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University becomes the  second university … will prepare students to enter the field of esport with hands-on knowledge of the values, ethics, arts and business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees and President Edward Montgomery are hosting an on-campus … 2 p.m. event will include the unveiling of signage at the Western Heights residence hall complex that designates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42780

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual … says Kelsey Paschich , assistant professor of dance at Western Michigan University, who recently received a … inspired her piece "Recode," which she choreographed for Western students to perform at the annual Winter Gala Dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

Board meeting Thursday includes building project priority list

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees' first meeting … Foundation. Trustees also will consider a personnel report  and submission of a one-day liquor license for the College … also be available by livestream . For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69216

WMU board approves 2020-21 on-campus apartments rates

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its Nov. 6 meeting , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved rates for on-campus apartments and apartment-style residential units. The approved rates … depending on the complex, unit style and amenities chosen. Western View monthly rates will rise between 3.25% and 4.5%, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57019

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… scholarship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Russell Pliley, standing next to a helicopter at a base in Diyarbakir, Turkey, … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco pride is honoring the service of a Western Michigan University student veteran. The Office of … the $1,000 Operation Hat Trick Military Scholarship . "Western Michigan University is proud that Operation Hat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… of Keith Howard KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get outdoors this summer and learn about the Kalamazoo community by attending a … tour hosted by Lynn Houghton , regional history curator for Western Michigan University Libraries . For the past 20 … are supported by Discover Kalamazoo , Gazelle Sports , Western Michigan University Libraries . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

WMU professor awarded prestigious Bellagio Residency: continues work on grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… retreat offered to the nation's best scholars, artists and practitioners, with only 15 selected per cohort. Notable alumni of the program include Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Maya Angelou , putting Atkins among legendary scholars. … to unlock their creativity, collaborate with other scholars and advance their groundbreaking work.    Atkins was awarded …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/ashley-atkins-bellagio