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Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… Wellman is excited to play Puck in Western's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Puck is a … about disabilities. "Disability is not talked about often enough. So when people come to see our show, maybe not … something I'm really passionate about. It's a huge part of who I am. It's a lot of why I am who I am. So why …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… savings for the city. Since early May, two volunteer teams of students, alumni and a faculty advisor have been working with city officials to identify operational efficiencies in two … and parts warehouse facility for buses that are part of the Detroit Department Of Transportation. Charged with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Robert "Herb" Williams of Kalamazoo died Jan. 16 in Battle Creek. He was 97. … University for 34 years, retiring in 1980 as director of the WMU physical plant. During his career at WMU, he was involved in dramatic growth of the University's footprint, including the development of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747

WMU and Thomas M. Cooley Law School to part ways

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… Thomas M. Cooley Law School will end their affiliation as of November 2023, at which time the law school will no … Montgomery . "Today, the pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives. It is transforming higher education in ways … post-pandemic WMU." WMU-Cooley President James McGrath offers, "I appreciate WMU's need to focus on its core …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61931

Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cast members of "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" KALAMAZOO—"Puppet Up! – Uncensored," a wild romp in which the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to … race around below displaying their skills in full view of the audience. Created in part by award-winning director, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026

Learning to lead from inside

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… RAPIDS, Mich.—As businesses change to fit the growing needs of their consumers, company values are changing, too. And many corporations are enlisting the help of change management professionals to evaluate the impact of that evolution. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation

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… program at No. 2 in nation Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Software Advice ranked schools according to program … in the nation for its emphasis on teaching technology, software and quantitative tools in its undergraduate program. The new ranking is by Software Advice , a company that does detailed research on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637

Stanford University economist, MacArthur Fellow to speak at WMU

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… KALAMAZOO—A Stanford University economist and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship will speak next week at Western Michigan University as part of the Sichel Lecture Series' 50th anniversary year. Dr. … and the Bowman Family Endowed Professor in Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, will speak at 3 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12726

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… its Jan. 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research Park in honor of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day

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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donors of Western Michigan University from as far as Australia and … Association, which was recently re-instated by the school's Office of University Advancement. "People are talking about WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908