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Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage

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… Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage Submitted by … near Heritage Hall Oct. 8 , Western Michigan University set a new Guinness World Record for the most vow renewals in one place at one time. The event also garnered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777

Fallen Broncos Ceremony April 12 to honor deceased Western community members

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a ceremony set for 3 p.m. on Friday, April 12 , at the lobby atrium at … honor members of the University community who have passed away. The ceremony will recognize by name those Broncos whose … staff and members of the Board of Trustees who passed away while active members of the University community. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75198

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… Bock , a defender, and Brandon Bye , a midfielder, and forward Alex Ruffer , of the women's soccer team, all were … Honors, the last time in 2011. Bock, a senior from Novi, was a Second Team All-American after maintaining a 3.98 … No. 4, and spent seven weeks ranked inside the top 10. WMU set program records for most wins and shutouts in a season. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

Dinner and silent auction to raise funds for social work students

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… field stipends. The event, Sock Hop for Social Justice, is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 15 , in the atrium of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5494

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … campus which is located in the Arcadia Creek Watershed. In total, community partners together with WMU have built 30 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863

WMU Libraries' grants save students $184K in the spring semester

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… students over $184,000 in textbooks costs. The grants, awarded in December 2019 by the University Libraries, provide … reported that they felt their class performance was better because they had access to a free textbook. One … costs for 4,400 WMU students in 2020-21. The actual total savings will be affected by class enrollment. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59394

Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… winners include: Sammy Filipich - $10,000 George Walsh - $10,000 Henry Berryman - $2,500 Jandro Guevara - … - $500 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is rewarding students for doing their part to keep the community … drawing for thousands of dollars in scholarships. In total, the University is awarding $110,000 in scholarships …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member was one of three people selected in March to receive a … received $24,946 from the MEDC as well as from WMU for a total of $49,892. He is using the funds to push forward a … the five recipients were WMU faculty members: Dr. Massood Atashbar , professor of electrical and computer engineering, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47498

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

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… Ambrosia , a doctoral student from Dearborn, Michigan. “It was amazing to interact with fellow individuals from the … and the Northside Association for Community Development, was the first student-led event of its kind. As part of the … an ongoing partnership with a site that will serve as a setting for meaningful research and practical experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

Gordon's 'Misrule' continues to attract literary world's praise

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… Jaimy Gordon and winner of the 2010 National Book Award, is continuing to attract the attention of judges in … prize is the United Kingdom's most prestigious annual book award for fiction written by women. It covers … will be announced May 30 during a London awards ceremony. Set up in 1996 to celebrate and promote international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/219