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Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival

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… Site in downtown Kalamazoo. Performers include local artists, a cover band, a former American Idol contestant and … begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, with DJ Dazzleship, the "Miss/Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2017" local drag pageant, a … finalist from season eight of American Idol, and R&B/reggae fusion artist Diana King, best known for her song "Shy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068

Top seniors to be honored as 2017 Presidential Scholars

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… to represent their units as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of more … than 5,941 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on the students' general academic excellence, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39008

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy Submitted by Paula M. Davis on [caption align="right"] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … who specialize in management, the innovative new center is founded on the premise that purpose and profit can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

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… $4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services Submitted by Erin Flynn on Silvia … student, works with a young patient at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A large funding boost from the … will help Western Michigan University's renowned Autism Center of Excellence expand services for individuals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115

Public presentations to fill dean of libraries position begin

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… Oct. 7 . The public presentations by these four finalists will all be held at 2 p.m. in the Putney Lecture Hall … Oct. 7, Dr. Brad Eden , dean of Library Services, Valparaiso University. Thursday, Oct. 8, Dr. Mildred Jackson , … University of Idaho. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Julie Garrison , associate dean for research and instructional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27490

Feedback on Goldsworth Valley Pond project sought

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… sought Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The public is invited to offer feedback on proposed plans for the area … a buffer for wildlife and filtering for storm water discharged in the pond. New gathering spaces and pathways … community to enjoy the natural campus feature. Construction is planned to start in spring 2016 and expected to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27190

Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU

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… music gather at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cellist Stephen Marotto plays a piece composed by Ralph Lewis. (Stephen Hennessey) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Lines of code loop … and learn from world-class faculty. Dr. Christopher Biggs , associate professor of music composition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… Flynn on Derek McFall TROY, Mich.—Saving the environment isn't limited to Earth. Derek McFall's out-of-this-world concept fired up scientists at NASA. The Western Michigan University alumnus, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo

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… who dons the Bronco headgear for the first time in GameDay history. Photo credit: ESPN Record-breaking game Senior … of 11,461 passing yards. Senior wide receiver Corey Davis had two touchdowns, and broke the MAC record for career touchdowns with 49. He rang up 173 yards and now is just 19 yards shy of breaking the all-time FBS record for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36571

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

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… much lived my whole life on military bases.” While she has visited the United States, Cochran has not yet lived on … in Tennessee, where I would be near my aunt, but I liked this campus best. Michigan State was so, so big; I’m not used … and they accepted my credits.” During a campus visit, she connected with Western’s ROTC program—a familiar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548