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Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington
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… tenure at WMU—1998 to 2003 Aug. 1, 1998 Dr. Elson S. Floyd becomes the sixth president of Western Michigan University October 1998 WMU acquires 106 acres of Kalamazoo Psychiatric … 1999 Ground is broken on the 265-acre parcel that was to become the Parkview Campus and include the new engineering …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003
WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment
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… as part of a national initiative that aims to double the number of United States college students studying abroad … abroad in 2011-12 to 600,000 by the end of the decade. WMU beats national average IIE establishes an undergraduate … rate for colleges and universities by dividing the number of degree-seeking undergraduates who went abroad by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323
Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61
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… music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his direction became one of the nation's leading collegiate vocal jazz … Western Jazz Quartet. In 2012, Zegree was inducted into DownBeat magazine's Jazz Education Hall of Fame. Over the years, … charge and grow a similar group at Indiana University. He began his work there in fall 2012 as the Pam and Jack Burks …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402
WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards
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… contributions to a statewide effort to increase the number of Michiganders who earn college degrees or other … well as valuable partners in its effort to increase the number of Michigan students enrolling in, persisting through … professionals in Michigan." Accepting the award on behalf of the University were Dr. Mary L. Anderson , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491
Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014
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… recipients of WMU's 51st Distinguished Alumni Awards will be recognized during a homecoming weekend reception at … were selected by the Rotary Foundation in 2011 for membership in the foundation's Arch C. Klumph Society. In … of Business. A scholarship for that major program has been established through Litehouse. Martin Daniel J. Martin …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18417
From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City
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… Michigan University's program," he says. "It's one of the best in the nation." Western's music theatre performance … spot in the newest class. Austin sings on stage at 54 Below in New York. "I didn't realize how competitive it was … (the program posted online), and I loved the overall vibe I was getting from the school." Austin got a jump on his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788
From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success
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… women's soccer team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Soccer has long been a passion for goalkeeper Hannah Sargent , who will … recently received the MAC Medal of Excellence and has been named to several all-district and all-conference teams … both 2020 and 2021 and earned her bachelor's degree in 2021 before finishing the accelerated master's program this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012
Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business, allowing more students to benefit from transformational experiences and showcasing the … Haworth College of Business, says, “WMU Haworth strives to be a leader in innovation and business education nationally. … senior vice president, global corporate affairs at The Kellogg Company Lynn Chen-Zhang , CEO of Zhang Financial and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153
Education and human development honors exceptional alumni
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
… The 24th Annual CEHD Alumni Awards reception will be held during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 14, at … and board/council service. Currently, she serves on a number of local and national economic and community college … Fund. His career in the United States began as director of Upward Bound in Holland, Michigan. Flores is a recipient of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69304
Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… alumni at 25th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human … The 25th Annual CEHD Alumni Awards reception will be held during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 13 , at … implemented an innovative four-pillared approach (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Trauma Informed Mental …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000