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WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

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… "Ron" Hall Sr. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is mourning the death June 1 of Trustee Ronald "Ron" Hall … 2012 by Gov. Rick Snyder. Ronald Hall Sr. In addition to his leadership roles as chairman of Bridgewater and CEO of … Detroit. Remembrances In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial donations to Michigan AAU Boys Basketball …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562

Study abroad office set to welcome new director

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… development. "I am very pleased Dr. Penyak has accepted this position," says Dr. Wolfgang Schlör , associate provost of the Haenicke Institute. "With his leadership, we will continue to strengthen our study … opportunities for all our students." Dr. Lee Penyak A historian predominately focused on Latin America, Penyak …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32257

University Theatre presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

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… in Manhattan. Then she meets Jimmy, a handsome man making his way through the Big Apple on his wits. Based on the 1967 film of the same name, … Fedewa , Peyton Reilly , Anisa Henry , Katelyn Weikel , Miggie Snyder , Dayna Palya , Rachel Carreri , Olivia Belfie , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31404

Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach

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… verified) on Lester at the press conference announcing his appointment. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Former Bronco standout Tim … to a Mid-American Conference championship appearance his senior season. Since then, he has risen through the coaching ranks, making a stop as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472

WMU to host medievalists from around the globe

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… WMU to host medievalists from around the globe Submitted by Anonymous (not … the congress annually attracts some 3,000 medievalists--professional academics, students and enthusiasts interested in the Middle Ages. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the event, which began …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/374

Broncos advance to CCHA championship versus Michigan

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… win over Miami University Friday night (March 16) at Joe Louis Arena. In Friday's other semifinal contest, the … will play for the championship at 7 p.m. today at Joe Louis Arena. By coincidence, the Broncos faced the same two … and losing to Miami in the championship game. WMU is making consecutive appearances in the finals for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/254

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

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… supply management students—from left to right, Peyton Hurley, Alexandra Henson, Madison Dober and Connor McKenney—finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

Pride Month celebrates resiliency of Western's LGBTQ communities

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… Western Michigan University's Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender (LBGT) Student Services has a … all of the above, things are looking a bit more optimistic this year," he says. "Whether or not we return to … Marts says. "I want students to remember there is a much bigger community out there that they're going to be able to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64363

Memorial service set for engineering professor Fred Sitkins

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… years of service to WMU, but he was continuing to teach this fall, offering one of his favorite classes—Manufacturing Fabrication, Assembly and Finishing. Frederick Z. Sitkins A 1959 WMU alumnus, Sitkins …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28420

While new student numbers remain positive, enrollment takes slight dip

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… University's incoming freshman class increased slightly this fall, while the overall number of students enrolled took … a bit, given the state population changes," says Dr. Christopher W. Tremblay , WMU's associate vice provost for … its fourth year of growth increasing to 79 percent this fall—the highest retention rate in 17 years. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27322