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Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Puca on Edwards KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Brad Edwards , trombone professor at Arizona State University, will present a guest … credits include radio and television broadcasts, premieres of new music, guest recitals at colleges and regional workshops, and concertos with student and professional orchestras and wind ensembles. He has twice been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation

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… WMU head coach Penny Jernigan . "I am especially proud of these 14 women for their commitment to our standards of excellence. As a full-time Division I student-athlete, … to their hard work and dedication. I am very proud of them and proud of the culture of our program." WMU once …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180

Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU

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… on democracy and education. Dr. William Ayers , co-founder of the Weather Underground in 1969 and formerly Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… community beyond WMU. Nominations may be made by any member of the University community, including retired faculty … and receive a plaque, a $2,000 honorarium that becomes part of their base salaries, and an invitation to present a … and selection criteria All current, continuing Board of Trustees-appointed employees with faculty rank are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

WMU trustees to consider move to issue new bond series

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… Wednesday, March 25 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is slated to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a set of 2015 general revenue bonds. Trustees will meet in formal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22605

Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources

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… Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources Submitted by Erin Flynn on 10/23/20 Update: … mental health. A recent Active Minds survey found 76% of college students report their mental health has worsened … emerged as a global threat, citing increasing feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— "Tell us your crazy ideas."  That's one of the approaches behind the transformation of Western Michigan University's Extended University … philosophy, the unit that for years has facilitated such offerings as online courses and regional locations across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

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… stories about Bronco entrepreneurs in the spring 2018 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Entrepreneurship is an adventure with a long list of challenges business owners gustily embrace by launching … risks, financial and otherwise, may be at the top of that list. But making the requisite pivot—or, more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

International expert on geographical naming in Asia visits WMU

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… when it comes to naming important geographical points of interest. Dr. Sungiae Choo , professor of geography at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27782

University reorganizes admissions area to match recruitment plans

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… Michigan University is doing a major restructuring of its admissions infrastructure in order to meet strategic … goals that include a dramatic boost in the number of out-of-state students attending WMU. The new structure is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39446