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WMU named among U.S. News' 'best national universities' for 25th year

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… for 25th year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University's West Campus KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the 25th consecutive year, Western Michigan University appears on U.S. News & World … among schools the magazine calls the top tier of colleges and universities in the United States. The 2016 ranking of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26676

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Giant Capital, a West Michigan-based investment and growth platform, is announcing it has closed a $10 … by Sleeping Giant Capital enhances the partnership with Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, … “Our engagement with Sleeping Giant Capital differentiates Western Michigan University and our students,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

WMU student chapter receives superior merit award

Haworth College of Business

… (SHRM) awarded a 2021-2022 Superior Merit Award to Western Michigan University’s Society for Excellence in … The award honors the chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The … the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69227

Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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… virtually May 9 to 14 for the 57th celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on … format during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by Western's Medieval Institute … influence and utter incompetence, performed by Mary Springfels and Severall Friends and followed by an interview …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

Creator of eco-friendly glove dryer up next in Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Smoots KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The entrepreneur and Western Michigan University graduate behind an … speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37034

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years ago, Sam Dunlap , Western Michigan University's first black student athlete, struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the … the WMU campus, and throughout Dunlap's playing career at Western, Waldo and football coach William Spaulding worked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hounakey WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of … Hounakey, a Seita Scholar who earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU. An advocate for refugee and … Hounakey says. "I needed continued support … with Western, there was a whole community." Seita Scholars …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Deborah Brown to join WMU jazz ensembles for annual concert

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… Jazz Ensemble, Gold Company, University Jazz Orchestra and Western Jazz Quartet at the annual Jazz Masters Series, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 , in Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27428

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday, Dec. 12

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The evaluation of Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery is … also will consider the University's honorary degree policy and several other items, including a proposal to create a … of Science degree in cybersecurity.  The full agenda and associated materials, and a link to watch the livestream …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57087

Kalamazoo Peace Center slates benefit for local urban farm

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… Peace Center, a registered student organization at Western Michigan University, will hold a square dance and benefit from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 , at the … on its two-acre lot. The benefit is sponsored by the Western Student Association Allocations Commission. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21751