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Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … outstanding dedication in their work. Sue Ellen Christian and Dr. Autumn Edwards , both associate professors of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109

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

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

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 associate dean and faculty member Cousins publishes new book

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU associate dean and faculty member Cousins publishes new book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cousins KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Historian Dr. James P. Cousins , associate dean for the … and Sciences at Western Michigan University, recently published a new book. "Horace Holley: Transylvania University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36763

New WMU administrator to provide perspective at community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… New WMU administrator to provide perspective at community breakfast … relations at WMU, will give a presentation titled "For This Time: An Exciting Moment in WMU History" at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in 2150 Schneider Hall. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36033

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… internships for 89 Broncos at 40 employers funded by the historic Empowering Futures Gift.  "The Empowering Futures Gift is truly a gift. It's given so much more than just finances; … the development of our students and the Kalamazoo community is remarkable," says Andrea Page , assistant director for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460

Spirit of the 60s captured in photo exhibit at WMU

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Photographer and political activist Leni Sinclair to visit WMU Oct. 29. KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- Campus community … look at the era when photographer and political activist Leni Sinclair brings her work to Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19844

WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… during the AFS Cast Expo and Congress in Columbus, Ohio. This follows another top three showing of this team at a regional casting competition in Wisconsin. Team … materials,” explains Derrick of the team’s process. “The biggest takeaway for me is we made a fundamental learning that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171

U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability

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… University KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three national publications this month have singled out Western Michigan University for … released its 2017 college rankings Sept. 13 and once again listed WMU among the top tier of the country's "best national universities." This is the 26th year WMU has been ranked on the top national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34886