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Three WMU students receive prestigious national scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… by the National Grocers Association for their contributions to the food industry and WMU,” says Bob Samples , instructor of marketing. “This year, of the 17 scholarships awarded nationally, only WMU … are thrilled that so many of our students have received this outstanding honor.” Meet the recipients Katherine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49820

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven

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… Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Feb. 7 , in honor of Army Sgt. Mark … Texas from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device on Dec. 5, 2012, in Kabul, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4563

Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement

College of Education and Human Development

… Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement Submitted by Chris Hybels on   Collin Holzberger (left) and Chloe Byron … "So, you want to be a teacher?" workshop. "The award shows the progress that we've made and just really solidifies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71430

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

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… Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take … childhood dreams realized on a daily basis. She’s wanted to be a pilot ever since she boarded her first plane to … Airlines, helping keep her dream alive. “People have shown me the way that it should be. The type of family I grew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

Jazz professor celebrates latest CD release with concert

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… Michigan University School of Music’s Andrew Rathbun, assistant professor of saxophone and jazz studies, will … Forms II," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 , in the Dalton Center Lecture Hall. They will also present a master … in New York City, Ann Arbor, and Chicago. "Shadow Forms II" is available for purchase on iTunes, and CDs will be sold at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9123

WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer

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https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100

Graduate students receive WMU Dames Endowed Scholarships

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… a Dames Endowed Scholarship offered on a competitive basis to exceptional students enrolled in a graduate degree … WMU Women’s Association, both men and women may apply for this scholarship, but by the terms of the agreement, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32980

Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model

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… WMU's tuition pricing model Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board … undergraduate tuition simplification plan Thursday designed to make costs easier for students to discern and anticipate while prioritizing retention and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64027

Honors organization recognized with national award

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… for exceptionally active membership and dedication to community service.  The Maintaining the Flame Award is a follow-up award to the Society's Order of the Torch … WMU chapter last won in 2015. The Order of the Torch award is only awarded to a chapter every four years, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… University alumnus who crafted a career behind the curtain is in the spotlight now for his work in theatre. The Los … work on an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Arden and featuring Tony … win. I'm so extremely grateful for the opportunity." The show, performed at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121