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Building purchase OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center
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… OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … to a building that is owned and operated by WMU. The center was established in 2008 by Dr. Richard W. Malott , WMU … for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. Furthermore, the Department of Psychology has a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26216
Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition
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… jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition Submitted by Megan Looker on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual Student Music Awards . Graduate and undergraduate students secured seven …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
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… educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaning back in their … volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … a master’s degree from WMU in industrial engineering. “They wanted to come here but it was still hard. I couldn’t even …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis
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… Memorial service set for Anthony Ellis Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Anthony Ellis … Worcester, Mass., after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was an expert on Renaissance literature who taught courses …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12792
Western adds leaders for enrollment management and government affairs
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… for enrollment management and government affairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … enrollment management at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. Previously, he was senior director in the Office of Admissions at Alma …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68007
Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington
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… Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Elson S. Floyd KALAMAZOO, … , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, June 20 , after a battle with cancer. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
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… own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. … (Photo courtesy: Rocket Lab) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I used to watch space and sci-fi movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' … Kristina Lemmer , aerospace engineering professor, in her thermodynamics class. “My interest in working in the space …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822
America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed
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… America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reeves KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … a talk that focuses on how America is drifting further away from the ideal of equal opportunity and what local …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269
Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU
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… scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The scholarship will help a … next steps to launch what promises to be challenging and rewarding careers in aviation for WMAA graduates." "We are so … "When we started WMAA only five short years ago, our goal was to give more opportunity to more young people. That …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194
Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning
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… writing and reflecting on service learning Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam McGrath, a business student, recently … equipment and cleaning up juice box spills isn't the way most college students choose to spend their free time. … an organization to work with, she immediately gravitated toward Read and Write Kalamazoo . The nonprofit "exists to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333