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WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… magazine Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's diversity, equity and inclusion programs— including providing merit … more work to do to enhance diversity and inclusion on the Western Michigan University campus. It's an effort that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award

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… An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award Submitted by Erin … associate professor of chemical engineering, to represent Western Michigan University as Outstanding Faculty for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282

Center lauded for supporting region's small business community

Haworth College of Business

… Southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center at Western Michigan University, located within the Haworth … Michigan Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award. The prestigious award recognizes … decade of service offered by the Southwest Michigan SBDC at Western Michigan University," she says. "Thousands of small …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53427

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous block, Dr. Loretta … "Since I was a youngster, I've always dreamed big," the Western Michigan University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she was little. "At the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation

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… for GPA nationally the past seven years. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's gymnastics team achieved the … year we set the bar high in the classroom, in the gym and in the community," commented WMU head coach Penny … in program history when the Broncos posted a 3.8086 GPA. Western Michigan also had 87.5 percent of its roster earn a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180

Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—All Western Michigan University employees and retirees are invited to attend a presentation on "Using … the "Navigating Retirement" discussion series organized by Western's Association of Retired Faculty in conjunction with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050

Homecoming activities for students announced

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… for the most team spirit, food drive, flag football and basketball tournaments, crowning of king and queen, as … are some of the featured activities for students during Western Michigan University’s Homecoming Week Monday through … and food drive, Gabel Natatorium, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 Western Wednesday, Campus Flagpoles, noon to 2 p.m. 3-on-3 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35308

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as its new associate vice … locally and regionally. "I'm excited to join the team at Western Michigan University to continue the tradition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

WMU student team places third in supply chain challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Patterson, Tirtadihardia, Wagner KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of Western Michigan University integrated supply management … Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin were WMU undergraduate students Erika Campbell … prepared us for this simulation," says Patterson. "In Western's ISM program, students are required to take a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36430

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovering the structure of DNA, … he teaches both undergraduate and graduate students in the Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences . … Pittsburgh. Preparing the Next Generation of Educators At Western, Rudge received the 2018 College of Arts and

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892