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WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards

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… of Directors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of six "outstanding" college access advocates that … increase the number of Michigan students enrolling in, persisting through and completing postsecondary educational … Award based on three primary initiatives. The University is the first Michigan higher education institution to …

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

WMU and APICS to offer supply chain management lunch workshops

Haworth College of Business

… management, sales and operations planning, warehousing, logistics and many other related topics. The coursework will … organizations with an opportunity to enhance the expertise of their supply chain professionals, specifically, and … of experience, will teach workshops in their areas of expertise alongside Jones and Manchester. “We are very excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23336

Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life

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… Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students visit WMU as part of the Bronco BUDS program. KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University for a day on a school-by-school basis and participate in free activities on campus beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30911

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was born on February 19, 1929, in the New … in Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a memorial contribution to one of the groups Phyllis

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

WMU's hometown, Kalamazoo, named one of nation's top college towns

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… Creek in downtown Kalamazoo KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kalamazoo is one of just two Michigan cities among the top 10 percent … by city size, Kalamazoo came in at No. 14. on the list of small cities that are home to large colleges and … after Kalamazoo was ranked No. 3 in SmartAsset.com 's list of best cities for creative people to live in and No. 14 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29372

Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU gymnastics team members have finished in the top 10 for GPA nationally the past seven years. … a 3.793 GPA, marking the seventh straight year WMU has finished in the top 10 nationally. Individually, 14 Bronco … to our standards of excellence. As a full-time Division I student-athlete, the time demands that are placed on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

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… heart surgeon Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and soon-to-be graduate of … energy in the student section in Lawson Arena, which is consistently ranked among the top atmospheres in college hockey. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165

Goldsworth Valley gazebo coming down, to be rebuilt in 2016

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… more than four decades, was scheduled for some needed refurbishment this summer, says David Dakin , director of campus facility planning. What crews discovered, however, was that the structure itself was no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25977

Two area seniors win $20,000 scholarships to study at WMU

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… in community and regional planning, geography, or tourism and travel. Schneidenbach The awards are made possible … Meader Endowment in WMU's Department of Geography. The fund is named for the celebrated Kalamazoo resident who was an … pioneer, an ingenious photographer and a philanthropist who gave generously to education and the arts.  Mary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23196

Association awards WMUK eight Broadcast Excellence Awards

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… radio station, eight Broadcast Excellence Awards. "WMUK is pleased that the station has been recognized statewide … work by a talented staff and the good faith that our listeners have placed in us." Staff members honored The … category. Cara Lieurance for "Let's Hear It Promo: Jeremy Siskind." Best Public Radio Marketing Materials and Promos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22536