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WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets

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… WMU is ahead of the curve in student services for veterans. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is the only school in … practices for veterans. WMU and two partner institutions, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705

More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day

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… (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs) KALAMAZOO—An army of more than 300 first-year students in … projects in the past, such as helping to clean up downtown Kalamazoo. But this is the first time that all business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… Keith Watkins Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a teen who spent his entire life … path of dissecting problems and finding solutions. The Kalamazoo Central High School graduate’s career ambitions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… to career opportunities here . Khadejah Al Muhaisin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A passionate advocate for social justice, … that helps individuals in times of crisis, as well as two Kalamazoo elementary schools. She received both crisis and … students to join many kinds of clubs, workshops and daily events that relate to cultures, countries, social justice, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

Shirley K. James obituary

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… staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marti Hearron KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of joyfully supporting the … Michigan University, the late Martha "Marti" Hearron of Kalamazoo made one final major gift to be revealed only … supporters of the fine arts at WMU, attending as many events as possible and establishing several scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

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… tools to enhance WMU's safety communication practices. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of new safety tools recommended by … committee was appointed by Dunn after shootings in Kalamazoo on a single evening last February. The group … live, as WMU public safety officers become aware of such events. New commercial software called Social Sentinel, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship

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… and Putnam have yet to start their overseas experience. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman … in Amman, Jordan. On'trell McKenzie is a sophomore from Kalamazoo majoring in biomedical sciences. He will spend …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51147

Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying

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… lobbying Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU … a government relations and public policy firm in Kalamazoo. Early in his career, he served as a legislative … for the company just blocks from the Capitol. He moved to Kalamazoo seven years later, but remained Kellogg's main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828

Former K-College professor to discuss book on murder-suicide case

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… case Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sixteen years ago, a murder-suicide involving two Kalamazoo College students made national headlines. On … and is based on research completed for her book, "The Events of October: Murder-Suicide on a Small Campus." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27279