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WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting

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… rates for 2015-16 and an operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 top the agenda for the June 3 … referendum. The intent of the $16 per semester increase is to provide additional support for student organizations … to approve a five-year capital outlay plan, which is a state requirement of each public university; and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24492

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… included a detailed written application, extensive site visits and interviews with youth, families and staff. WMU's … Fostering Success Michigan , a statewide network that is dedicated to making connections with people who are … those in the child welfare system--mitigate or eliminate risk and promote healthy development and well-being." "This

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Flags lowered Friday for Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh

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… served in the Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003. Between his time with the Marines and the Navy, Marihugh worked as a … was a trained medic and received multiple awards during his time in the military, including the Bronze Star. A service honoring his life is scheduled for Saturday, May 9. Flags at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23531

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

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… Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo … Submitted by Sara Volmering on   Lynn Houghton leads a historic walking tour in the Oakwood neighborhood in … courtesy of Keith Howard KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get outdoors this summer and learn about the Kalamazoo community by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the … goal of attracting and retaining more students in the STEM disciplines—science, technology, engineering and mathematics. … help students integrate their acquired knowledge into a bigger whole," Schwartz says. "That bigger whole is all about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

WMU hosts area sixth-graders to show college life

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… life Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sixth-grade students will visit WMU in February and March to get a glimpse of college … Michigan University for a day on a school-by-school basis and participate in free activities on campus beginning … sights on college and take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise tuition scholarship program. During the month, KPS will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57696

Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad

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… Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad Submitted by Anonymous (not … events will take place in Wood Hall, Rood Hall, Chemistry Building, Sangren Hall, Bernhard Center and the … writing, astronomy and other topics. The Science Olympiad is a national, nonprofit organization designed to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22637

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… the grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program . One of the largest federal grants in University history, it will fund the Grand Rapids Southeast Promise … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Gibbs Fellowship application deadline approaching

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… of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications through March 30 .  Gibbs House … sustainability projects and policies while living in the historic Gibbs House on Parkview Avenue. The program runs … August 15, 2015 through July 15, 2016. The program cost is $2,000 and includes rent and utilities. About the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22340

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… 2016-17 general fund budget for 90 days to allow the administration to develop a balanced budget once all critical … with a 2017-18 budget on July 1 —the start of WMU's fiscal year. But two significant budget elements on the … the University's budget, developing a balanced new budget is not yet possible. Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856