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University Dames seeking contact information before disbanding

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… tradition will celebrate its 100th anniversary in May, then disband. The University Dames invites all members and … Dames was founded as an organization for the wives of WMU faculty members. It evolved into the WMU Women's … Dames plaque and a memorabilia table. Luncheon attendees are asked to bring photos, event notices, recipes and other …

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

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alpha Phi Alpha brothers gathered for a Legacy Celebration Brunch in Detroit on … established on campus. Initially founded in 1935 at what was then Western State Teachers College, the Beta Iota …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent

College of Education and Human Development

… Western Michigan University alum has been selected as the next U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity's … schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. Prior to joining Caribbean … and leadership needs of hundreds of schools. Rynberg's career includes service in the Air Force and roles at the

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74258

WMU international student enrollment continues to grow

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU students participate in the University's annual parade of flags. KALAMAZOO, … across the country this past academic year and compares changes to 2012-13. It found that the number of … a total of 1,688 international students representing 105 countries. Although not reflected in the report, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20281

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… D. Asher, left, and Nicolas Brown, a doctoral student in the Efficient and Autonomous Vehicles Lab, stand next to … industry, and Western Michigan University researchers are in the driver's seat of innovation. Researchers in the … different approach to achieving autonomous vehicles than what researchers have done to date," says Asher, who also is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Emerita receives national honor for children's theatre work

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… Emerita receives national honor for children's theatre work Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Heinig … conference Aug. 10 in Lexington, Ky. CTFA was founded in 1958 and advances the artistic and professional interests of theatre for the young in the United States by funding proposals from American theatres, artists, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1884

State funding to end sexual assault will turn bystanders into HEROES

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… students—especially men, athletes and student leaders—in the cause of fighting sexual assault and develop a critical … trained in bystander intervention skills. The new WMU funds are part of $500,000 awarded to 18 colleges and universities … trained in the past four years to work on campus to: Notice what is H appening E valuate the situation Take R …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36832

Festival brings more than 900 high school singers to campus

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Simon Carrington KALAMAZOO—The 75th anniversary Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival will … Matthew Callaghan Heritage Christian Academy, Marilyn Margaret Moore Hopkins, Jacob Oaster Kalamazoo Central, Fred …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5430

Honors College redesigned, expanded and upgraded for students

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Lee Honors College KALAMAZOO--The Lee Honors College building has undergone a $1.7 million … and renovation. This yearlong project added 4,000 square feet to what had been an 8,400-square-foot building. The facility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1854

Facilities projects slated for Waldo Library, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

University Libraries

… Center Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries has launched two facilities … minimal. Improving Waldo Library's second-floor stacks  We are updating the book stacks layout on the second floor to … projects. The project will involve moving thousands of items, and materials may be temporarily unavailable …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/waldo-library-facilities-projects-fall-2025