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Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… Fund. He dedicates each of his rides to a Black American who has been killed, taping the person's picture to his … met the goal by the July 4th holiday, he's on pace to far exceed his own expectations. "My first ride for this … David Curwen joined Jasperse's team. "When I think about how we are going to move through this incredibly hard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… and doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry … and this new building truly elevates us to the stature of how the industry already recognizes us.” “If you talk to … get a job,” says Thinnes, adding all of Western’s programs far exceed industry minimum requirements. “A representative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values

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… the magazine has run a list of top colleges that "promote upward social mobility, research and public service." After … weeks of schools that excel in public service. A change in how schools are evaluated Washington Monthly editors … at last week's call by the president for a change in how federal funds are awarded and how schools are evaluated. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8977

Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

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… each other and find new ways to create and connect. See how broncos adapted "When I heard the governor talking … Control and Prevention advised the risk of the general American public contracting the disease was low. Just a little … on campus and identify opportunities for improvement. So far, it appears messaging is working—the percentage of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… Gogan teaches an audience about generative AI prompts. AI can be described as the language equivalent of a calculator … So when a new tool with the ability to completely upend how we think about writing presented itself, he felt … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… Earning my MBA has been a missing piece of the puzzle for far too long. The knowledge that I will gain from completing … As a contemporary student, Williams is pleased with how naturally she’s adapted to being in school again. “I’ve been surprised by how much I’ve delighted in the learning process!” she says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… is the largest single gift given to a university in American History. WMU's new student center officially opened in fall 2023. In 2024, WMU's College of Aviation welcomed a new … began his presidency on Aug. 1, 2017 . His biography can be found here . A more comprehensive list of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… belonging and community among all students, beginning this fall. In a message to the campus community Jan. 9, … an existing location to equip with 22 stations that can be used in the short term for competitions and skill … activities to build a competitive technology community that can have relevance academically, professionally and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

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… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … shark Submitted by Erin Flynn on Get ready to gear up for fall semester and bring home tons of swag as Bronco Bash … a campus do want to connect with our community." Attendees can expect a number of fun activities, including mechanical …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… OTRL , and will focus on  Stress as a Hidden Occupation: How Regulation Shapes the Way We Show Up. Register Rates: Early bird registration rate: $85 …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025