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Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sumption (Photo courtesy of Alchetron) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebrated British judge, … Otto Gründler Book Prize for the fourth in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain of Britain," is the winner of the 2017 Gründler Prize for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684
Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time
College of Arts and Sciences
… one life at a time. "I cannot imagine getting convicted of a crime I didn’t commit," says Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten , director of the Wrongful Conviction Program and professor for the course. So she and her students work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861
Business student earns national social impact scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, recently received the American Marketing … Impact Scholarship, which is awarded to student members of AMA chapters who make a positive impact on their local, regional or larger community in terms of the environment, social justice, economic fairness, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545
Planned public safety officer training happening at the Bernhard Center beginning July 31
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… Planned public safety officer training happening at the Bernhard Center beginning … providing an advantageous opportunity for its public safety officers to train for emergencies. WMU Department of Public Safety (WMU DPS) as well as the Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72233
Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition
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… National Solo Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's not often a trombonist needs security clearance to perform. But … any gig. The Western Michigan University freshmen are two of three tenor trombone finalists selected to compete in the … Arlington National Cemetery," says Steve Wolfinbarger , professor of trombone. "At one end of the of the base you see …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182
New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan
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… with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, announced it has launched a $50 million … revenue and transition a new owner-operator into leadership of the company. Managed by Drs. Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto , co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872
Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool
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… your voice be heard and your vote counted with the help of a new online resource offered through Western Michigan University. Learn how to … on their local ballot. The platform is the latest tool offered by WeVote to help Bronco voters be informed and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564
Fourteen staffers to be honored for outstanding service
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… the event, which recognizes the spring 2016 recipients of WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award. Only members of the nonfaculty workforce of more than 1,800 people are … and Human Development. Lauren Carney , College of Arts and Sciences. Earl Conner , Department of Facilities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31411
Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls
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… Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … Thralls KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Charlotte Thralls , professor of English, has been chosen by the Association of … dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Many of Thralls' contributions to the technical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47574
WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth
Haworth College of Business
… women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104