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School of Music faculty produce dozens of creative and research projects in trying times

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… lectures and clinics presented, scholarly papers published and book deals secured, in-person camps pivoted and … Jasperse also raised $16,000 to benefit the NAACP legal defense fund for Black Lives Matter. Violin Professor … You Hear Me? Examining Racial and Cultural Biases and Microaggressions in the Modern Classical Music World” at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61926

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… Diversity Awards: a Trailblazers for Diversity Award and a Rising Star in Diversity Award. Also at that event, Extended … and inclusion for 20 years. Starting with a W.K.  Kellogg Foundation grant in 1995 focused on bringing women and … students to be recognized by a name different from their legal name on class rosters, identification cards and email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… best online master's in education programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … the state of Michigan for graduate schools in education. "This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, the quality …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74785

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in September Submitted by Korey Force on Don't miss the annual WMU Study Abroad Fair at 11 a.m. Wednesday, … bazaar, Chinese culture classes, a musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and events and outings with … Free and open to the public. Lyceum Lecture Series: "Legal Issues for the LGTQ+ Community" —noon to 1 p.m. in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42183

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… Scholar. The annual Presidential Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The … is a graduate of Harper Creek High School who attended Kellogg Community College. She majored in accountancy as well as … analysis and management of private equity as well as the legal procedures involved in the mergers and acquisitions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

Fifty seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor

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… Scholar. The annual Presidential Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The … social work field. It also helped her understand the struggles people face in her community and the changes that need … science as well as in criminal justice and minoring in legal studies and general business. She expects to graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31959

WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the … institution Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Visionary Western Michigan University graduates have donated … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… renewal project expands with $15M grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in an elementary classroom at … middle schools. " HIL Project 1.0  started in 2017 and finished early this year," says  Dr. Jianping Shen , co-principal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

WMU students to compete in cross-country solar car race

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… will serve as a mid-day checkpoint Tuesday, July 17 . This year's American Solar Challenge will feature 18 teams … schools in the United States and Canada. The ASC is a competition to design, build, and drive solar-powered cars in a cross-country time/distance rally event. WMU, which has been participating in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/909

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… , a 19-year-old senior at Western Michigan University, is taking his love for mathematics international with his acceptance … Nichols' path to this achievement began with a simple suggestion from a friend after a Math Club meeting, sparking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659