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WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the … State of the University   address Wednesday. When the new set of objectives is realized in 2032, WMU will rank third … plan is to fund up to 10 grants for each grant type, for a total of 20, with the grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

WMU men's soccer honored for team GPA

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's men's soccer program was honored for the fifth-straight season for its academic … which ranked among the top of Division I institutions. "It was another great year of academic success from the team," … in the classroom, in addition to their work on the field. A total of 914 soccer teams—324 men and 590 women—across all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35857

WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards

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… WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU won a total of five awards this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32222

WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall

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… enrollment is is down slightly over last year's enrollment total. The official fall census was taken at the close of the day Sept. 9 . As was forecast by campus enrollment experts throughout the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997

Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … while still in high school. He knew what he wanted and set his sights on the goal. With the resolve of the Wright …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

Men’s soccer carries top-three team GPA nationally

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… had the highest Division I GPA in 2011-12 with a 3.45 and was second in last year’s release for the 2012-13 season … of what these guys are accomplishing in the classroom." WMU was ranked No. 14 nationally out of all three divisions combined for 2013-14. A total of 23 members of WMU's 28-man 2013-14 roster posted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20454

Sunseeker places seventh in American Solar Challenge race

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… that began in Austin, Texas, last week. Coming in first was the University of Michigan, followed by the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, Polytechnique Montreal, Principia College and Oregon State University. The winning total elapsed time for completing the 1,751 miles of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17757

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de … patterns of decision‑making in both urban and rural settings.   After they return to campus, students will …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Hockey Broncos conclude successful season

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… Hockey Magazine polls for nine weeks and spent an overall total of 19 weeks ranked. WMU also finished the regular … sixth NCAA Tournament appearance. Coach of the Year Murray was named NCHC Coach of the Year and is a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award. He helped engineer the nation's best turnaround, going …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39068

Grants to WMU exceed $24 million for the year

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Externally funded awards to Western Michigan University soared past $4.2 million in May and June, pushing the year-end total of grants received for the 2012-13 fiscal year past … all other categories, exceeding $2.6 million, followed by awards for public service at $1.3 million. Notable research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8304