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Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

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… dedication and commitment to making our community a better and stronger place. This year's Young Women of … at the YWCA. "We are grateful, honored and humbled to be in the presence of such outstanding women and their … Rising Star Award . Lewis is an executive board member of the Future Teachers of Color registered student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71815

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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… space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely designed to be adjustable both vertically and horizontally, the shelving … a $500 prize went to Bronco Propeller, comprised of team members Aarush Gupta of Naperville, Illinois, Ryan McIntosh of … participating in the competition as a class assignment or because they are in the later stages of developing an idea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… the reins of the new department in January. Fruth will be in charge of planning, developing and delivering an innovative physical therapy program, beginning the steps required for successful accreditation, … to WMU from the University of Indianapolis, where she has been associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP

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… and collaboration capacity of area organizations has been appointed to lead Western Michigan University's … executive vice president of Southwest Michigan First, will become WMU's vice president for development and alumni … choice for this position." Tim Terrentine Terrentine has been at Southwest Michigan First since 2010, serving that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom Submitted by Stacey … to education,” says Cowley. “I’ve always wanted to be a professor who brings their best work to the classroom so that students can do their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—The Western Michigan University student entrepreneur behind a new software program has won the second Brian … who earned his degree in industrial marketing in 1996. He began his professional career at Forkardt Inc. in Portage and later became an account executive manager for Honda Manufacturing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… on MNOE KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a class project between two Western Michigan University music students has … on a 2,400-acre pecan orchard near El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen Orchestral … you live at the studio and work on your record. No one will be leaving for work or to go to class." About the ensemble …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268

Annual festival to showcase wind and percussion musicians

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… The conference will conclude with an evening performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. The concert … Symphonic Band, conducted by Scott Boerma, and the 120-member Frank Ticheli All-Star Band. Students from over 80 … Central Montcalm Clare Concord Dansville Delton Kellogg Detroit Central Detroit Henry Ford Dundee East Kentwood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31540

Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU

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… over the years focused on such jazz, blues, rock and reggae legends as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, … magazines, books, and LP and CD covers. Her photography has been featured at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African … the "John and Leni Sinclair Papers," are housed in the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra has been named to the No. 3 spot nationally in the 2015 American … regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded performances by ensembles and individuals each … that place or win the American Prize, get a lot of bragging rights," he says. Competition results are based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479