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WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… and size, this historic philanthropic contribution will be known as the Empowering Futures Gift . The donors, alumni … for all," says  WMU President Edward Montgomery . "That is why a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is at … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… 'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity Submitted by Stacey … than we would have made in person.” Learning by doing is why leadership and business strategy students sign up for … before, and to push his problem-solving boundaries. “My biggest challenge is being forced to be creative with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Three WMU teams boast perfect scores for NCAA academic progress

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… month the NCAA announced those teams that were honored with being in the top 10 percent of their respective sports for … ending in 2012-13. WMU had four teams recognized for being in the top 10—men's basketball, men's tennis, women's … of our coaches to academic achievement. Their efforts cannot be measured, but should definitely not go without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15985

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… trafficking nationwide. President Donald Trump appointed Bella Hounakey to the United States Advisory Council on … to serve not just our country, but to also be part of a bigger system that is working on behalf of vulnerable … across me at the salon and would ask, 'You're so young, why are you working here and why are you not in school?' we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Legislature invests $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU

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… state of Michigan in the Michigan Geological Survey will be used to map the subsurface of Michigan in a way that will … and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil and subsurface storage capacity. The … Geological Survey. "Without this mapping, the valleys cannot be adequately protected by zoning from potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35323

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… an important consideration and health component. That’s why Western Michigan University Dining Services is … University has switched to distance learning for the time being, the campus, including student housing, remains open. … longer will we have any type of self-serve. Everything will be packaged for grab-and-go. We will offer breakfast, lunch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… is a fantastic feeling to have.” There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work atmosphere is the most … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm

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… Michigan University campuses are closed and there will be no classes on Thursday, Feb. 23 , due to an ice storm in … days, and the first time since 2019. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check the  University's events calendar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876

Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year, students and … WMU Alert messages via their campus email address. They cannot opt out of receiving these messages by email, but … WMU Alerts and Advisory Notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general comments about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703

Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care

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… connect racism and income inequality to health and well-being during a free, public talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 , in downtown Kalamazoo. The talk will be given by Dr. David A. Ansell , senior vice president of … medicine. As an example, "The Death Gap" addresses why the life expectancy of residents of Chicago's South Side …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40228