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Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

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… Michigan University will take a significant step forward in establishing an academic presence in Florida, thanks … physical presence in Southwest Florida. The move paves the way for the University to continue forward with an … in a collaboration that would see FSSC provide an aircraft maintenance training program, while WMU would provide a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27594

What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy?

College of Arts and Sciences

… two and a half years ago, when Strong and her son started watching the show together. Although it was her son who first wanted the spot behind the podium, … process began. First, an online written test that over 100,000 people take yearly. Then there were various rounds …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-jeopardy

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… remaining sensitive to affordability, the rate changes fund maintenance and improvements to campus apartments. Remaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

Award-winning jazz saxophonist and his quartet to give performance

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… Award-winning jazz saxophonist and his quartet to give … George Colligan , piano; Ugonna Okegwo , bass; and Bill Stewart , drums. Tickets are $15 general admission and $5 for … Steve Wilson has brought his distinctive sound to more than 100 recordings featuring such celebrated and wide-ranging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22460

Perry student wins $20,000 scholarship to study at WMU

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… from Perry (Mich.) High School this month, has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship to study at Western Michigan … majors to study as a WMU student. Criteria for the award includes a minimum ACT score of 26 and a minimum high … has been a part of the WMU science curriculum for more than 100 years. Today, the department is a leader in such areas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/459

University Dames seeking contact information before disbanding

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… before disbanding Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walwood Hall KALAMAZOO—A longstanding organization at … University with a venerable tradition will celebrate its 100th anniversary in May, then disband. The University Dames … interested in attending the gathering. The University Dames was founded as an organization for the wives of WMU faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5050

Latvian official returns to alma mater as visiting scholar

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… 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 , at the Latvian Community Center, 100 Cherry Hill Drive in Kalamazoo. His topic is "Latvia in … Integration Foundation and the governmental group working towards the ratification of the framework convention for the … the WMU Department of Geography's Outstanding Alumni Award. WMU Visiting Scholars and Artists Program Mezs' visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1823

WMU once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities

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… of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled Sept. 10 at usnews.com and will be available … higher than its 2012 ranking. WMU also is one of just over 100 public universities on the list. The widely read U.S. … national ranking news for the University. In late August, Washington Monthly called WMU one of the national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9182

Weekly drawings begin for campus United Way campaign

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… Weekly drawings begin for campus United Way campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Western … staff members who give any amount to the 2013 campus United Way campaign will be eligible for weekly drawings to be held … Nov. 14, will be entered into the grand-prize drawing of a $100 gift card to any Millennium restaurant or an oar signed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10064

Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus

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… of a series of events celebrating the School of Music’s 100th anniversary. Members of the quartet include pianist … albums with the all-female jazz quartet Straight Ahead. She was the first jazz artist and African American to play … filmmaker Ken Burns on his soundtrack for The Civil War. After traveling throughout Africa, she released …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9835