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President's cabinet reviewing more than 60 ideas to transform WMU
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… community organizations. "Ideas that come from the bottom up are the best ideas," Montgomery said in establishing the … vice presidential areas. The initial screening now underway is focused on whether a proposal addresses one of the three established goals in a measurable way, whether the idea is truly transformational, and whether …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43888
Campus Kids summer enrollment open
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… It is open to children who have completed kindergarten, up to age 12. Parents may sign children up by the week or for the entire summer. … $45 for registration and $202.50 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students of $5.50 and for WMU staff and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30276
New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU
College of Health and Human Services
… CREEK, Mich.—A new funding boost will enhance a partnership between Western Michigan University's Bronson School of … million grant KCC received from the state of Michigan is designed to support associate-degree-level nursing graduates … for instruction, says the grant “provides a clear pathway for KCC students to transfer to the BSN program at WMU, …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu
Advertising students take second place in national competition
Haworth College of Business
… practice and preparation, they continuously encouraged and uplifted me. I have them to thank for receiving this award," … for the client that is pitched to a panel of judges made up of professionals in the advertising industry and client … 24-to-35-year-old market. "This competition is an excellent way for students to learn about the advertising campaign …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46743
WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… held on grand prix or road style closed courses. It differs significantly from the American Solar Challenge biennial cross-country race that can be up to 2,500 miles in length and is run on normal highways. On years when the American Solar Challenge is held, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680
WMU to confer nearly 1,900 degrees during fall commencement
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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. Guests who need accessible seating, sign language interpretation or other accessibility services … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11936
WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News
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… list of "best national universities" and continues to move up in the group of schools the magazine calls the top tier … the best national universities second tier are listed alphabetically. The rankings are based on 16 criteria that … were redone to more heavily weigh "output measures that signal how well a school educates its students." Ranking in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18468
WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize
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… regional location where the next generation of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals can cultivate their … Frostic School of Art , says the goal is to move new media away from the periphery and make it a main event. “We are … These artists invite us to feel the invisible connections between bodies and discover new ways of engaging with our …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025
First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for seasonal farmwork, Elizbia … and they are seen and valued within our community." The support and guidance she received at Western Michigan … Capula says the CAMP program helped her "every step of the way" when she came to Western. "I had already applied to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
COVID-19 at Western: One year later
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… health professionals. (March 2020) Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers … (May 2020) WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic : Jay … a research study focused on bridging the technology gap between English learners in rural areas and their teachers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586