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Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees passed a balanced 2020-21 general fund budget … better than projected in May. Enrollment proved to be one of the better-than-expected elements in this year's budget … is 20,490, down by 4.6%, which is less than a third of the predicted decrease. Out-of-state enrollment grew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

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… support to new levels Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kannon Hoffman, a sustainability studies major, works with a … at Hamilton Law, learns about her strengths during a professional development workshop. Students in the Broncos Lead Internship Program take part in several paid professional development sessions throughout the summer. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795

Ernesta Hinton obituary

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… Hinton retired in 1983 as a custodian after 10 years of service to the University. She later returned to the … was active in the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church and a member of the Eastern Star Organization as well as the Al Zabir …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1859

Keith Roberts obituary

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… University staff member, died Nov. 29 . He was 77. Roberts, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1998 after nearly 29 years of service to the University. He was a custodian. Cremation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3359

Lee Allen Cliffman obituary

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… Michigan University, died June 15 . He was 60. Cliffman, of Oshtemo Township, Mich., joined the WMU facilities … will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20 , in the chapel of Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo. Interment with full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7684

American studies program eliminated

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… on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a recommendation during its July 18 … studies program in 2009 and concluded that all facets of it should be removed from the curriculum. Formal action …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

Betty J. Wellenkamp obituary

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… came to WMU in 1968 and retired in 1981 after 13 years of service to the University. A native of Cassopolis, Mich., she also had owned and operated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7535

Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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… comment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation … arrive on Monday, Nov. 30 , to examine all aspects of Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety's policies and procedures, management, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62245

University photographer shares top photos

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… behind taking photos demonstrating campus life and the beat of the Broncos. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) named Sunny visits a classroom full of students at WMU. Trained by Dr. Angela Moe, therapy dogs … students study at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Students learn analysis and application of a broad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63749

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Outstanding Soloist, Greg Jasperse , professor. Drew Deur Trio , Small Jazz Combo, Graduate College co-winners, Keith Hall , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist, Graduate … College Outstanding Vocal Performance, Greg Jasperse , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Jazz Arrangement, Graduate College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332