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WMU sees boost in honors, minority student numbers, small overall dip

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official overall student enrollment for fall 2016 is 23,252, a 1.3 percent decrease over the number of students tallied in fall 2015. Graduate … a trend of previous years, growing by 2 percent compared to last fall's total. Over the past five years, total …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35234

WMU named Michigan's top 'affordable, eco-friendly' campus

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named one of the nation's top 50 most affordable, eco-friendly colleges by … Coming in at No. 13 on the list of affordable schools that are "recognized leaders in energy conservation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19644

How to stay warm in frigid weather

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… How to stay warm in frigid weather Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With … and overheating. Three or four relatively light layers are better than one or two thick layers. Outer layers should be loose-fitting, windproof and water-resistant. Remove layers as your body warms to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324

Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks

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… ancient rocks Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is … efforts at multiple universities to better understand the composition of ancient rocks, specifically dolomite.  … which is a calcium-magnesium, carbonate mineral common in what’s called the "rock record."  The team led by Kaczmarek …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65485

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Haworth College of Business

… University senior Spencer Gould is a finding his place in the world through his studies at the Haworth College ofof business analytics is always changing, making Gould’s area of study an exciting one. “I am very interested to see … realistic scenarios allows me to have a clearer picture of what I will encounter as a young professional.” Gould’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047

Date, time set for annual César Chávez march

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… (not verified) on César Chávez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 500 people are expected to participate in the 21st annual Kalamazoo César Chávez March Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22759

New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

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… camps this summer will introduce high school students to the intricacies of starting a business as well as learning … held at WMU's student business accelerator, Starting Gate, 508 E. Butler Court, Kalamazoo. Camp participants will meet … than one-fifth the actual cost of the camp. The camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Wednesday, July 20, when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30386

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… advertising and marketing executive. She first entered the business world in a retail setting as a teenager. She … of the most supportive faculty members at WMU. Her awards are many and include: Haworth College of Business Faculty … her tenure in 10 different courses, Atkin reflects on what matters most, “Playing a role in a student’s personal …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

World-renowned violist to lead class, judge contest at WMU

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… (not verified) on Chase KALAMAZOO--A violist known the world over for his teaching and playing will visit … will lead a chamber music and viola master class from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 , in Dalton Center Lecture Hall. He … Feb. 12 , in Dalton Center Recital Hall. Both events are open to the public free of charge. He also will lead a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/133

A Presidential Scholarship Takes Student from Dominican Republic to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Republic to WMU Submitted by Bradley Horstman on Nayibe Tavares Winning a Western Michigan University Presidential Scholarship for International Students and the quality of the University's imaging program were key factors in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nayibe-tavares-spotlight