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Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Gibson on an earlier trip to Jordan. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University student from Parchment will … out of a pool of 750 applicants from around the country. He and his fellow Boren Scholars are studying Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili and more than 30 other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mich.—In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Mali and an increasing level of fear and hostility toward Muslims … at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 , in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. The talk is part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… wide range of events are being held on the campus of Western Michigan University and in the local community this month to honor military … On Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, the ROTC Cannon Crew and Boomer the cannon will be participating in the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

WMU's Food Marketing Conference celebrates 50th anniversary

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… the Food Marketing Conference each year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s highly respected Food … Conference will celebrate its 50th anniversary Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17 , wiith a conference program that "rivals any in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22121

Motorcycle safety device earns top spot at annual pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… Competition KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Jacket360, an invention from a Western Michigan University electrical engineering student … to improve motorcycle safety, clinched the top spot and $1,700 at the fourth annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition and Showcase held March 24. Middleton The winner, Cody …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31426

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… distance education has changed the learning environment for Western Michigan University students. While today’s students are often technologically savvy and comfortable with online communication, it's still been a … Sabine Lenzner’s Beginning German II class. "The WMUx and Office of Information Technology teams have partnered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

Ball State business dean named WMU's next provost

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… Bott KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After conducting a nationwide search, Western Michigan University has named Dr. Jennifer P. Bott , … business dean at Ball State University, as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs. Bott is the Bryan Dean of the Miller College of Business and professor of management at Ball State, a position she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47087

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… on WMU's University Symphony Orchestra KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra has been … arts provides cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479

Bronco football announces 2018 schedule

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… Jamauri Bogan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In its upcoming 2018 season, Western Michigan University's football team will be featured … Head coach Tim Lester , offensive coordinator Jake Moreland and defensive coordinator Tim Daoust have all made previous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45490

Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Raine Kuch on WMU students studying abroad in Ireland KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Program applications are now being … to study abroad before beginning their first semester at Western Michigan University. Students committed to beginning … courses that take place this August, before classes begin, and may satisfy a general education requirement. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866