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WMU closed Monday, Jan. 28, due to severe weather

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… and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed effective noon Monday, Jan. 28 , due to severe … be open until 3 p.m. today. The cutoff for appointments is 2:30 p.m. There will be no charge for canceled or no-show … others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51332

WMUK wins two National Public Radio awards for news shows

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… on From left: NPR All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish and WMUK-FM's Gordon Evans KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University's public radio station WMUK-FM is celebrating two national awards for its local programming … coverage was the second-place award for correspondent Chris Killian 's audio postcard from Bombay Beach, California, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16783

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

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

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open … and remix. Although all three authors have previously published books through traditional publishers, these titles are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support

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… Flynn on Student Success Hub will offer streamlined, holistic support to proactively address issues and help students thrive at Western. KALAMAZOO, … coaching to academic guidance and financial aid assistance, Western Michigan University undergraduate students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934

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 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