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WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University's Haworth College of Business will be paying their respects to veterans by participating in the … learn more about the history of Fort Custer and the significance of the project. "It is important for students to … co-leader.  "It's important that they learn the significance of being an active member of the community both on and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

International Student and Scholar Services

… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel … verified) on Bowen and Mickus (back row from left) with Mexican citizens. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Both Sides of the Fence (Los … faced by Mexicans who migrate to the United States will be shown in a free, open-to-the-public screening planned for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258

U-C Davis economist to deliver Sichel talk on 'awakened China'

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… free and open to the public. A light lunch reception will be available after the lecture. Dr. Wing Thye Woo Woo earned … Professor at Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, director of the East Asia Program within the Earth … Mary E. Lovely , professor of economics and the Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27281

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… "Marti" Hearron of Kalamazoo made one final major gift to be revealed only after her death. Hearron, a renowned … members or appoint visiting professors who have made significant contributions to their disciplines. The designations … she helped form the Biopharmaceutical Section of the American Statistical Association and she was the first woman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Students' Visitation, 9 a.m. registration, East Ballroom, Bernhard Center. Open to middle and high school students and … Keynote speaker is Dr. Forrest Harris , president of American Baptist College, Nashville, Tennessee. Monday, Jan. 19 … are available at kalamazoocity.org/mlk or http://bit.ly/1wbePMQ . Convocation, 10:50 a.m., Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048

WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall

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… fall 2014 is 23,914 . Those traditional fall enrollment numbers do not reflect students enrolled in two major and … among Asian students. The number of African American students increased by 5.2 percent. Over the … class number. Incoming freshman credentials continued the upward trend of the past three years, with the average high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… overseas during the 2014-15 academic year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Ysaura … Paw and Marilyn Bean of Kalamazoo are among the 800 American undergraduate awardees from 330 colleges and … the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… 16th annual Respecting Differences program this month. Kimberly Dark will perform "Complicated Courtesies" at … Kalamazoo. Both presentations will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator, and all seating is general … and workshops at hundreds of venues in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

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… dedication and commitment to making our community a better and stronger place. This year's Young Women of … at the YWCA. "We are grateful, honored and humbled to be in the presence of such outstanding women and their … Rising Star Award . Lewis is an executive board member of the Future Teachers of Color registered student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71815

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $60,000 each … video about themselves. The 52 top-performing competitors returned to campus and were interviewed as finalists for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899