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Acclaimed New York playwright to read as part of Frostic Series
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… Series. Edward Allen Baker , a New York City playwright with more than 30 plays to his credit, will read at 8 p.m. … Harris and Amy Madigan in its Los Angeles premiere, "American Storage," "The Bride of Olneyville Square," "Ray on the … Films feature. An annual judge for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Baker is a faculty member at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10810
Princeton Review lauds Haworth College of Business
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… The 2014 edition has two-page profiles of the schools with write-ups on their academics, student life and … students' decision to attend Western Michigan University with great recommendations from family and friends. One … to the school by a CEO. Most students seem quite happy with their choice." "The Best 295 Business Schools" is among …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11368
Board of Trustees approves minimal apartment rate increases
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… will increase rental rates by $7 to $23 per month, starting with the fall 2014 semester. The recommended rates for all … in WMU housing enjoy the added benefits of campus living with convenient access to classes, events and academic … average of 2.49 percent, keeping prices competitive with the surrounding community. Effective fall 2014, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11933
State research universities partner to increase faculty diversity
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… on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is a partner with the state's other four research universities in a … the number of minority faculty members. WMU is joining with Michigan Technological University, the University of … "I am excited about this opportunity and proud to partner with the graduate colleges of the other Michigan research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11964
Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth
W Magazine
… alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth Submitted by Deanne Puca on John R. Seita John R. … and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth, passed away on June 11, 2023 , in Battle Creek, … led to WMU forming a support program for students with experience in foster care. Inspired by his advocacy and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609
Students picking up litter, raising funds to preserve Great Lakes
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… Master of Business Administration program are partnering with the Alliance for the Great Lakes to host a beach … community leadership, teamwork, collaboration and leading with a purpose—all while having an impact." Beach litter … metric tons of plastic pollution from the United States and Canada enter all of the Great Lakes each year. Funds raised …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47683
Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state
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… technology into companies. The institution is partnering with four other universities to establish the Michigan … “The MUICF will unleash Michigan innovation and imagination within our university ecosystem and support startups across … Edward Montgomery . "It has the potential to significantly strengthen the high-tech ecosystem statewide and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711
Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative
College of Arts and Sciences
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As newsrooms across the country struggle with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, according to … of going out and not being afraid to talk to people, doing your research and coming to an interview prepared—these are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152
WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup
Haworth College of Business
… Nielsen coached the team. The competition tasked students with two components: speed selling and sales role-play. … rapport and attempt to complete a signed lease agreement with their representatives from Willscot. Rounds were … marketing, states he worked to continually collaborate with the team. “My competition partner and I overprepared so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738
Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program
College of Arts and Sciences
… Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Mariam Konaté, an African-born scholar and professor of Intercultural and … Studies at Western Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this summer as part of the 2022 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69153