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Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… were chosen from the 786 students who participated in this year's competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty freshmen have … to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based … summers and has managed the store with other workers, logging about 40 hours a week. Lindsay M. Gubow Lindsay M. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunlap's family views his uniform at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center KALAMAZOO, … records that lasted decades, all the while fighting racism on and off the playing field. On Friday, July 28, a Dunlap family delegation toured WMU to visit the campus haunts of the record-setting player known …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627
Student sales team nets 'Rookie of the Year' award
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… students earned the Rookie of the Year award at this year's International Collegiate Sales Competition, a … Dr. Steve Newell, professor of marketing and faculty advisor to the team. "We are excited about competing again next … the program The WMU sales and business marketing program is one of the largest and most recognized sales programs in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11573
Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college
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… Men of Color Summit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Levi Soto started his education at Western Michigan University studying engineering, a field that fit in with his experience helping his father with their family … family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165
Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference
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… conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's conference will be the first held in the United States. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Scientists and scholars from around the globe are expected in … Friday, June 14-16 , to participate in the 2017 Water History Conference . Hosted by Western Michigan University’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500
Special movie screening for campus community
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… , in the Kalamazoo 10 theatre, with students receiving a discount. Additional local showings of "Pilot Error" are planned this and next month. They include screenings through Nov. 20 … inspired by the true story of a French airliner that went missing over the Atlantic in 2009, premiered Nov. 8 during a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20220
Student marketing association recognized for exceptional planning and communications efforts
Haworth College of Business
… several chapter awards that highlight the value of this student organization. The awards, judged by a panel of … and internal and external communications. The AMA is an active organization at the Haworth College of … Rachel Cooper says, “Bringing back in-person events this year was exciting. I’m proud of how adaptive our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67957
Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year
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… weeks of fall semester classes, the annual convocation is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff … back to campus. The traditional gathering to honor accomplishment and focus on the new academic year is free and open to the public. A reception, which also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494
WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief
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… officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is WMU's new top law enforcement official. Scott R. Merlo , … police department at Grand Rapids Community College, began his first day at his new WMU post on Monday, Sept. 29 . His appointment was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367
College praises tenure of departing longtime dean
College of Education and Human Development
… College praises tenure of departing longtime dean Submitted by Nicole … stepped down effective July 1. Dr. Ming Li Li announced his departure in an email to the CEHD faculty earlier this spring, citing personal reasons. He will continue on as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668