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25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… 25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Year Club induction … WMU employees Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—A total of 72 people who began their service to Western Michigan University in 1987 will be inducted into WMU's 25 Year Club during a gala honoring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Acting at … restraint request and keeps the cost of attending WMU below $10,000. Go to wmich.edu/tuition for a complete …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng … in 1974 from the University of Yangon. "My country has been under the official rule of a military junta since 1962 … The justification for that was that government officials believed Burmese Socialism was the only system to study, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets

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… short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is ahead of the … improve employment outcomes for returning service members. An announcement Aug. 12 by the U.S. departments of … of strategies called 8 Keys to Success that are viewed as best practices for serving veterans. The announcement by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … emissions on campus. "Western Michigan University has long been a leader in its commitment to sustainability. This goes back to 50 years ago, when WMU became the first university in our state to establish an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… WMU social work student ready to make a difference Submitted by Erin Flynn on Khadejah Al Muhaisin is among more … to gain knowledge and skills to practice what I love in better ways," she said in a keynote speech during the School … quickly found a home on campus. Soon, her vision of college being the necessary next step toward certifications in her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home … for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Although it's the … hopes to change that. "For some reason, Detroit has been underrepresented by scholars studying Muslims in … Muslim-American community building in metro Detroit. "I believe African American Muslims have a lot to tell us about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… social justice drive student's health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman … have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an organization that honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… individuals for diversity, historical achievements Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hall of Honor … and National Association of Agricultural Aviation. Members of the 1947 and 1948 Sky Broncos national championship … a Dec. 9 event held on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo. A number of scholarship donors and the recipients of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239