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WMU trustees OK differential tuition rates for engineering majors

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… approved the plan at their Sept. 20 meeting. The college becomes the third of WMU's degree-granting colleges to adopt a differential model. The Haworth College of … four other research universities, as well as an additional competitor—all of which already charge differential tuition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1718

WMU's Sunseeker ends national race in eighth place

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… Michigan University's Sunseeker solar race team is coming home from the American Solar Challenge with an … team crossing the finish line in front of the Minnesota capitol just eight minutes after the race winner. A total of 18 … qualifying events. The race start saw 16 teams qualified to compete, and of those, only 11 finished the race in St. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1070

School of Music centennial festival finale features three ensembles

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… Oct. 25 , in Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The University Symphony Orchestra and Grand Chorus—comprised of 160 students from the University Chorale, … few select students from the University and members of the community—will perform Richard Danielpour's monumental work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9988

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

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… that uses “debate as a vehicle for creating the leaders of tomorrow.” Similarly, the 12-week debate coach internships … their coaches, the youth work to develop a wide variety of communication and leadership skills that they put into … like those experiences were personal to her, Dobson is committed to having a positive impact on kids, particularly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

William H. Cotton obituary

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… William H. Cotton obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cotton William H. Cotton , a former Western Michigan University … Pancreatic Cancer Society. Visit goldfinchfuneralhome.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44096

Robert C. Scherzer obituary

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… staff in 1987 and retired in 2010 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a laboratory manager in the Department of Physics. A memorial … of Plainwell or Christian Neighbors. Visit lifestorynet.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3351

American studies program eliminated

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… Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a recommendation during its July 18 meeting to eliminate the major and minor in American studies . A faculty committee reviewed the entire American studies program in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

WIDR celebrates 60th anniversary with dance party

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… its 60th anniversary with two special events during Homecoming Week 2012 . Ancient Air From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, former WIDR staff members from as far back as the 1960s will return to their radio roots as guest DJs. Listen live on 89.1 FM or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1845

Trustees OK assessment fee increase for student media support

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… increase in the University's Student Assessment Fee to provide funding to support student media at WMU. The fee will be effective … organized by the Western Student Association in March. A total of 1,348 students voted in the election, and 63 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6645

Film chosen for Grand Rapids festival screening

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… "Peace During War," a documentary about forgiveness and mentoring youth, will be part of a selection of … Wealthy St. SE. Co-produced by Machiorlatti, professor of communication, and Yafinceio Harris and Michael Wilder, the … about two former gang members who not only found their way to forgive each other, but then established Peace During …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45980