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Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo

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… for the Kalamazoo return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier award-winning hit musical "Jersey Boys," coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium Tuesday … "Jersey Boys" is the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27543

WMU researcher's study shows that virtual, blended schools continue to struggle

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Miron KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University researcher has co-authored a study that reports full-time online schools and blended learning schools show outcomes that are … Miron , WMU professor of educational leadership, research and technology, and Dr. Charisse Gulosino , assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31874

New WMU enrollment management chief hails from North Carolina

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… higher education experience in the fields of student life and enrollment management will take the reins of Western Michigan University's enrollment operations in … unfolded, we found in Dr. Curran the skill set, philosophy and record of achievement we sought," says Dr. Timothy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33091

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… on court cases nationwide. In fact, a faculty team at Western Michigan University hopes it does. "Even though my … says Dr. Whitney DeCamp , professor of sociology at WMU, "and that makes me feel good about it." DeCamp's initial … district? Building a Team Dr. Elise DeCamp Deciphering data and synthesizing statistics are in DeCamp's wheelhouse as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… (not verified) on Diana Hernández KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been awarded more than … children of such workers. The U.S. Department of Education and its Office of Migrant Education awarded the grant to fund their long-standing College Assistance Migrant Program. The University is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University's Office of Research and Innovation has awarded five grants for research related … "We think it's going to be a major contribution from Western Michigan University to the nation's response." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

Health center offering flu shots at Sindecuse, one outreach clinic

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… Sindecuse Health Center is offering vaccinations to Western Michigan University employees, students and retirees who want to protect themselves and the people around them from seasonal influenza. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26562

Campus United Way campaign set to launch

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… Distribution of pledge cards is underway. KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University faculty and staff are invited to help celebrate the University's … Mayor Bobby Hopewell ; Portage Mayor Peter Strazdas and regional United Way CEO Mike Larson will join Buster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26564

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

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… Mich.—Creating connections that can lead to internships and jobs is vital for Western Michigan University students and recent alumni as well as employers seeking talented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two rookies have joined Western Michigan University's Department of Public Safety. K-9 Brax and K-9 Oso, both less than two-year-old male German shepherds, are Kalamazoo County's first and only explosion-detection canines. The dogs and their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620