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WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… vulnerable students transition to college Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The transition from high … can be difficult for any student. For those with learning disabilities, it can be even more challenging as they … professor of educational leadership in higher education, discussed where students and families can find resources to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

College of Fine Arts names new marketing coordinator

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… graduated with honors from WMU with a degree in  English. Her career spans more than 20 years in marketing and … College of Fine Arts The College of Fine Arts at WMU is dedicated to creative excellence. It is the only College of Fine Arts in Michigan and one of only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23015

WMU's annual Education Career Fair set

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… Anonymous (not verified) on A student meets with a school district representative at a past fair. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Job … the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, is designed to recruit teachers, counselors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23039

WMU saluted again in rankings of veteran-friendly institutions

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… Military Times placed WMU on its 2017 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities, coming in at 108 on its list of the top 130 institutions. WMU is the only Michigan … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36268

Fine arts students present original work

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… are free and open to the public. "Who Killed Mr. Mason?" is a collaborative project between music and dance that … attention to clues and will be shown who the real killer is as the story concludes. Grunewald and Hudson-Casanova … For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22621

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

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… created by President John M. Dunn are being unveiled this month. The campuswide committee was appointed by Dunn … single evening last February. The group worked to examine existing communication tools and potential additions that would allow the University to improve the way it advises students of imminent danger that is off campus but near …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

WMU quarterback Zach Terrell wins National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Terrell receives "academic Heisman" (Photo credit: WMU Intercollegiate Athletics) … of the William Campbell Trophy. The three-year captain is the Bronco's second NFF National Scholar-Athlete in program history and first Campbell Trophy recipient. Described by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36814

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… the results here . YPSILANTI, Mich.— Ryan Taylor's career isn't exactly as he'd mapped it out before college. … on studying computer science, the geospatial analyst found his passion for geography at Western Michigan University. … at Maxar Technologies. "I was talking to an exploratory advisor (my freshman year) and he asked me my interests. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

University Theatre presents 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson'

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… Theatre Complex. Purchase tickets online: wmutheatre.com This musical contains mature content. Patrons under the age of … Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. This satirical dramatic musical follows emo rocker Andrew Jackson from his poor rural life in Tennessee to early victories and, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30044

WMU mentor program earns statewide recognition

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… by Deanne Puca on Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers logo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A statewide … organization that promotes equal educational opportunities is recognizing a Western Michigan University mentorship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20069