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Graduate students receive WMU Dames Endowed Scholarships

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… in 1997 in accordance with an agreement made between the University and the WMU Women’s Association, both men and … preference is given to women. The scholarship funds are restricted to the following elements only: tuition … and examinations. She won the Department of Spanish 2015 Department-Level Graduate Research and Creative Scholar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32980

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… Saturday, Dec. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This will mark the first time President Edward Montgomer y will preside … three fall ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular … of the fall ceremonies will be broadcast live on Channel 5 of EduCABLE, the University's cable television system, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Sophia Julia Marvin obituary

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… University staff member, died April 9 . She was 94. Marvin, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1973 and retired in 1983 after 10 years of … entry. Memorial contributions may be made to Reverence Home Health & Hospice in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31803

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… Michigan University's first lady for 13 years and widow of WMU's third president, died Feb. 14. She was 98. Miller, … individual with a passion for civil rights and at the same time for adventure and tackling new challenges. The … Red Cross in creating "bush" health clinics in the Hausa area of northern Nigeria. President Miller's years at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Bronco fall spirit events scheduled

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bronco fans celebrate in the stands of Waldo Stadium during the 1982-83 Homecoming … Michigan University's fall spirit celebrations are gearing up to bring our Bronco pride home while at a … organizations and departments. Homecoming parade (c. 1953-54) "The parade is a nod to the classic WMU tradition of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61460

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at California State … at California State University San Marcos . Lewis shared the success and continuation of the Seita Scholars … support students from the foster care system at WMU. "What the Seita Scholars program is doing is at the core of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others

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… Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nora Guensche loads food …  got a firsthand look at the need in the Kalamazoo area when she started volunteering with Meals on Wheels .  … jobs; caring about people, listening to people, finding out what they need instead of focusing on your own needs."  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331

Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units

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… Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units Submitted by … to be grateful during this season of giving, thanks to a $2.5 million bequest from a prominent southeast Michigan alumnus and business leader who died just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025

Governor, honorary degree recipient highlight WMU commencement

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… Flores KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two special guests will be part of the celebration Saturday, April 29 , when Western Michigan … ceremonies. Each one will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular … will confer 2,628 degrees: 2,028 at the bachelor's level, 566 at the master's level and 34 at the doctoral level. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39580

Grammy-nominated soprano offers free performance at WMU

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… Karg will give a recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 , in the Dalton Center Lecture Hall at Western Michigan … of "The Magic Flute" by Mozart. She previously appeared at the Lyric Opera in the role of Susanna in the same … presented recitals at the Ravinia Festival from 1993 to 2005. He is a founding member of the ensemble No Tiny Birds, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37598