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Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth
W Magazine
… to Western from foster care. The three-time Western alumnus is one of the architects for WMU’s Seita Scholars Program, … attended a small Michigan liberal arts college. When his fellow students went home for the holidays, he had no place to go. When college administrators could offer him no assistance, he spent his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609
WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12%
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… WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12% Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … plan levels can be found on the Residence Life website. This fall, WMU Dining Services will be offering new meal plan … locations and dining selections at affordable rates. WMU is committed to creating dynamic residential spaces where …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53110
Staff member recognized for leadership
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… . During the ceremony, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton read a state legislative proclamation passed in her honor and facilitated by … her leadership, WMU has secured two federal College Assistance Migrant Program grants totaling $4 million. This grant program supports first-generation undergraduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698
WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal
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… Answering questions—including obscure or tricky ones—is one of a librarian’s many talents. Recently, WMU … iconic sunburst seal. Smithsonian staff were looking for historical graphics in their archives for an event when they … logos and notes from an unknown designer. They had rediscovered the earliest known copy of the Smithsonian’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894
WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship
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… accountancy scholarship Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Alexis Hess says Western provided numerous opportunities for her … grow personally and professionally. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Hess , a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth … for the 2021-22 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592
Reception set for annual student art exhibition
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO—The annual Frostic School of Art Student Exhibition is on display at Western Michigan University's Monroe-Brown Gallery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14740
Campus office hours released for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … to their management. MLK Day recess hours for WMU offices Listed below are hours for selected University offices and … call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44488
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, SpeechMasterPro KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Patent No. … and obtain valuable feedback," says Floyd. "I would like to thank Dean Kay Palan and WMU for supporting my efforts." … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
Freshman named finalist in international trombone competition
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… Freshman named finalist in international trombone competition Submitted by … at Western Michigan University has been named a finalist in a solo competition staged by the International … Nick Dewyer of Chelsea, Mich. , has been selected as a finalist in the Gagliardi Solo Competition , for students 18 and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13788
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus
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… Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus Submitted by … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson , astrophysicist, best-selling author and host of the television series … students receive a 50 percent discount on most show tickets thanks to a fund established by the Office of the President. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27895