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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

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

Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs

College of Education and Human Development

… Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences renovated its labs the … standards for fashion and nutrition students. The overhaul of the fashion and food labs included improved ergonomic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73254

Internships, student organizations and more: Keaton Peyser is soaking up all he can at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… , a junior at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The supply chain management student from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is exploring his field through … and unique experiences. With an interest in a wide range of fields, Peyser has held quite a few internship positions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… Flashes at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 . The WMU Bookstore is also offering discounts to alumni during homecoming weekend. … and James Wilfrid Kerr’s Gardens in the Art and Life of David Small and Sarah Stewart . Tuesday, Oct. 12 The … 1 will recognize Charles Zhang , M.A. 91, founder and CEO of Zhang Financial in Portage, Michigan. The virtual award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

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… known as South Neighborhood and will see construction of a student center, new student housing and an eye-catching new presence showcasing the part of campus that runs along Stadium Drive. "This is all about … student center and residential neighborhoods are set up to offer our students a truly transformational environment," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075