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President Montgomery inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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… Academy of Arts and Sciences Submitted by Paula M. Davis on CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-- WMU President Edward Montgomery was … into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences today. This year's class includes former first lady Michelle Obama , … “It’s a humbling honor to be included with a group of very distinguished academics and public servants," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55952
Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab opens to students
Haworth College of Business
… Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab opens to students Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Robert Kaiser KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major gift by alumnus Robert Kaiser, owner and CEO of Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49572
Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect
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… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Julie Garrison Kalamazoo, Mich.— Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries at Western Michigan … of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Garrison joined WMU as dean of University Libraries in 2016 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928
Cross country and gymnastics teams recognized for academics
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… scores in the top-10 percent of their sport. The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally. The scores required to be … from 984 to a perfect 1,000, depending on the sport. This year, 1,203 teams are being recognized for academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40175
Bronco softball leads the MAC with 11 academic recognitions
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… Michigan University's softball team tied Northern Illinois University with a league-best 11 recognitions in the … All 11 Broncos will now be eligible to be voted as Distinguished Scholar-Athletes by the league, an award which began …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40398
British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey
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… British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey … on Finlay with Getty pigments KALAMAZOO, Mich.—British author and world traveler Victoria Finlay will take a … unusual journey to faraway places when she speaks later this month as part of the University Center for the Humanities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38802
Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based … merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's incoming scholars received a WMU Presidential … Franke Center for the Arts, Marshall Civic Players, Kellogg Community College Theatre, Battle Creek Junior Theatre, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899
WMU men's soccer honored for team GPA
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… overall team GPA of 3.34, which ranked among the top of Division I institutions. "It was another great year of academic success from the team," said WMU head coach Chad Wiseman. "The commitment to excel in the classroom over the … has been outstanding. The guys are true leaders for this University, performing in the classroom, on the field and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35857
Events celebrate LGBT Coming Out Day
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… of charge, and are sponsored by WMU’s Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services. This year marks the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out … Movie Night, 1321 Trimpe Building. Short documentary and discussion are focused on asexual and aromantic identities. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35392
Counseling psychologist and faculty member Croteau dies suddenly
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… Counseling psychologist and faculty member Croteau dies suddenly Submitted by … of the WMU faculty since 1990, was nationally known for his research, training, clinical work and publications that focused on such issues as lesbian, gay and bisexual issues in the workplace …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35100