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Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… National Solo Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's not often a trombonist needs security clearance to perform. But … any gig. The Western Michigan University freshmen are two of three tenor trombone finalists selected to compete in the … Arlington National Cemetery," says Steve Wolfinbarger , professor of trombone. "At one end of the of the base you see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182

Fourteen staffers to be honored for outstanding service

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… the event, which recognizes the spring 2016 recipients of WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award. Only members of the nonfaculty workforce of more than 1,800 people are eligible to receive the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31411

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

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… Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Thralls KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Charlotte Thralls , professor of English, has been chosen by the Association of Teachers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47574

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Broncos Lead interns learn life skills in the legal field

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… Program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When the Michigan Court of Appeals was in session this summer, following Philip … students—getting a front-row seat to justice. As part of the Broncos Lead Internship Program, Alecia Freeman and Stephanie Smietana say this was one of the most memorable experiences of their 12-week …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72528

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 2,470 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,867 at the bachelor's level, 571 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… 100,000 happy returns Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 by … Mich.—When faced with funding challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, members of Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Good stories have plot twists. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Brown University professor to kick off Ethics Center fall 2017 season

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… Brown University professor to kick off Ethics Center fall 2017 season Submitted by Anonymous … art will come into sharper focus when a Brown University professor leads off the Center for the Study of Ethics in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42292

Alumnus Lawrence Nolan selected to lead state bar

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… on Nolan KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lawrence P. Nolan , an alumnus of both Western Michigan University and the WMU Cooley Law School, was sworn in Sept. 22 as the 82nd president of the State Bar of Michigan, charged with leading the organization's …

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