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Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… from international publication Submitted by Deanne Puca on The WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble received one of three awards … to Western's jazz studies program from DownBeat magazine's 45th annual Student Music awards.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Graduate and undergraduate students secured three awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University students claimed first place in the 2017 National Grocers Association Student Case Study … students Sarah Hamilton, Rustin Rice and Mariel Dehn WMU shared first place with St. Joseph’s University after judges … For each life stage, we were able to give a snapshot of what that group currently needs from a grocery store.” This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

Graduate research and travel grant recipients announced

Graduate College

… 10 research grants and 16 travel grants to students for the month of April. Research grant recipients Mohammad Ali Abu Shattal … , Medieval studies. Joshua K. Radi , interdisciplinary health studies. Matthew J. Rine , geosciences. Travel grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32589

WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation

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… members will be honored for innovative teaching during the University’s first Spring Convocation ceremony held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 , in the Fetzer Center.  Sponsored by Extended University … Thursday and Friday, Feb. 4-5 . Thursday will feature "Share the Story: Scholar Talks" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981

WMU to confer about 1,400 degrees during virtual fall commencement ceremonies

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… have thrived at WMU by finding support in pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. Read their Stories … and Human Services, Aviation 11 a.m. —Haworth College of Business, Fine Arts 1 p.m. —Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62417

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… Emma Hughes and Regine Rose Acosta took first place in the inaugural Air Race Classic Air Derby. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … within 1.02% of its expected time. Complete race results are available online. "I think it really goes to show how … or United. "(Western) does a great job of preparing you for what it will be like as a professional pilot, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

WMU garners more than $1 million in grants in January, February

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… externally funded awards in January and February, pumping the year-to-date total to nearly $17.5 million since the July 1 start of the current fiscal year, … graduate student athletic trainers working at various local area high schools. For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31336

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The fourth annual Michigan Autism Conference will bring … practitioners to the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites to share their expertise on the latest research on the … certified behavior analyst. Her presentation is titled "What Students and Educators Can Teach Us About Functional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

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… who has helped build international student numbers at WMU are the recipients of this year's Distinguished Service Award. … toward him." A faculty nominator noted that Tavares sees what he does on behalf of WMU as "so much more than work." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354

Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU

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… , Detroit-based photographer, political activist since the 1960s and the Kresge Foundation’s Eminent Artist of … whose music continues to serve as inspiration in defense of what she calls 'our precious democracy,'" says Scott … photographed by Sinclair. Sinclair's iconic photos have appeared in countless newspapers, magazines, books, and LP and …

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