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Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… for student media. "They have done an amazing job in spite of the pandemic and having to do most of their work away from the actual studios. Student media is … , a senior from Kalamazoo, are nominated in the best use of sound and best liner/sweeper categories. Petronio credits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Student lock-in for diversity Saturday night at rec center

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… March 31 , to 3 a.m. Sunday, April 1, in the tennis courts of the Student Recreation Center. Featured speaker at the lock-in will be Dr. Mark Orbe, professor of communication, and activities will include workshops …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/282

Sindecuse Health Center achieves re-accreditation

Sindecuse Health Center

… has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care. Accreditation is recognized as a marker of excellence by medical organizations, insurance companies, … availability and integrated services delivered under one roof by compassionate, caring staff," says Lisa Marshall , the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46877

Student organization honored for volunteer service

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… for volunteer service Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of WMU's Black Student Union accept their award at the 11th … Schools by Communities In Schools Kalamazoo, a branch of the nation's largest organization addressing the dropout … runs deep," says CIS Site Coordinator Deborah Yarbrough of the WMU organization. "By creating a safe place, our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48001

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… explore other cultures, even from their own homes.  As part of this, Yoshimoto helped create the “Virtual Japanese … to learn more about Japanese culture and foster a sense of togetherness during a time of isolation.  Yoshimoto also helped introduce the Japan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

WMU named top 100 national university by Washington Monthly

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… on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University was named one of the country's top 100 national universities in a ranking … rates with affordable prices, editors said, "we are able to offer a true measure of where the biggest  'bang for the buck' is to be found in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1373

Medieval Congress free to local residents who register early

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… gathering. KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo County residents and members of the Western Michigan University community may attend the … WMU's congress is the world's largest annual gathering of people interested in the Middle Ages. This year's event … include more than 575 sessions featuring the presentation of scholarly papers, panel discussions, roundtables, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6575

Aviation student receives top award for maintenance tech skills

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… the national 2013 SkillsUSA Championship . Andrew Kincaid , of Battle Creek, Mich., was one of six participants from around the nation recognized for this skill set—and one of only two in this category who took home top Gold …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8448

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… students pursuing advanced degrees, spring and summer are often times when their most intense research and writing … Western Michigan University’s Graduate College is offering additional and creative ways to assist students, … distance education. Students may not be able to visit our office to drop off a form or ask a question, but this has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to welcome new trustees with a … Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be taking the oath of office. Judge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450