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Trustees to consider 2021-22 tuition, budget at Thursday meeting
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… tops the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets Thursday, June 24 . The meeting, which begins at 11 a.m., will convene in the North Ballroom of the Bernhard Center and also will be livestreamed at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64581
Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals
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… earth oxides are used as tracers to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: … and gadolinium (photo by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of Agriculture). • President's executive order • U.S. … So from a student training standpoint, this is really valuable practical experience and one that lets them make an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988
WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity
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… WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity … by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a year and a half of isolation, adaptation and innovation, Western Michigan University's Department of Theatre is back with a full season of in-person …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062
Students take third place in national student advertising competition
Haworth College of Business
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Led by Dr. Karen Lancendorfer , WMU professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion … that elevated the perception of hot dogs. Approximately 150 schools and 2,000 students create integrated advertising …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53330
Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The beginning of a new year offers a chance to implement new wellness routines and … the first-ever Virtual Bash managed to connect hundreds of students to organizations, local businesses and important …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676
Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts
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… Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time of uncertainty, many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing needs of their employees, they’re relying on state or federal aid. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749
Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of English launches its annual Gwen Frostic Reading Series … international playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger , co-founder of Foundry @ PlayPenn in Philadelphia, a membership program … . All series events begin at 7 p.m. in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center, unless noted, and are free and open. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51861
World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award
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… University as a distinguished scholar. Dr. Susan Pozo , professor of economics, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Scholar … event will feature WMU President Edward Montgomery's State of the University address as well as the presentation of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48804
$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs
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… major federal grants will bolster the exceptional programs offered by Western Michigan University's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies . The University's … and mobility programs are the longest-running programs of their kind in the United States. Over the past 58 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979
Interim deans appointed for WMU business, honors colleges
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… to two Western Michigan University colleges as a result of academic leadership changes. Dr. Satish Deshpande has been appointed as interim dean of the Haworth College of Business, and Jane Baas will take the reins of the Lee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32350