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Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… inaugural Foundation Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation … provide recipients with $12,500 per year for four years and are similar to WMU's famed, merit-based Medallion … recipients come from underrepresented or minority groups, and all are from Michigan. They are scheduled to graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

WMU officials formally launch new cutting-edge Valley Dining Center

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… of a new restaurant-style dining center on campus, the Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo communities will get their first look … diners beginning Sept. 2. University officials, architects and builders will gather with students and the broader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34462

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will be the site for two … open to the public but aimed at the University's students and recent alumni. Both of the fairs are free and being held on WMU's main campus. No pre-registration is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize for poetry

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Jeffrey Angles , Western Michigan University professor of world languages and literatures, was honored during a formal ceremony in … poetry, fiction, playwriting, criticism/biography, essays, and research/translation. All books published in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38292

WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left, Brandy Johnson, executive director of MCAN; Dr. Mary L. Anderson, WMU associate professor of counselor education and … chair of the MCAN Board of Directors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of six "outstanding" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… as a student staffer Submitted by Erin Flynn on Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, … means back to work for thousands of student employees at Western Michigan University. While there are a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… on WMU Southwest building entrance KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has agreed to move forward with … that will result in a new lease agreement between LMC and the state of Michigan. The WMU board also agreed to … preferred partner for students who want to earn bachelor's and graduate degrees. Located on LMC's Napier Avenue campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Amarante, left, and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A member of the Dominican Republic Congress paid an official visit to Western Michigan University in October. Carlos Alberto … was on campus to meet with key University officials and discuss mutually beneficial student exchanges. During …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… on Hines KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A global speaker, author and mental health advocate will share the powerful story of his unlikely survival and strong will to live during two appearances in Kalamazoo. … as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … that includes the presentation of three regional awards and six regional scholarships for 2015. Called Celebrating … E. Chávez, the event will be held in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. It begins with a reception at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456