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WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards
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… of Directors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of six "outstanding" college access advocates that … increase the number of Michigan students enrolling in, persisting through and completing postsecondary educational … Award based on three primary initiatives. The University is the first Michigan higher education institution to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491
WMU and APICS to offer supply chain management lunch workshops
Haworth College of Business
… management, sales and operations planning, warehousing, logistics and many other related topics. The coursework will … organizations with an opportunity to enhance the expertise of their supply chain professionals, specifically, and … of experience, will teach workshops in their areas of expertise alongside Jones and Manchester. “We are very excited to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23336
Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life
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… Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students visit WMU as part of the Bronco BUDS program. KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University for a day on a school-by-school basis and participate in free activities on campus beginning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30911
WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was born on February 19, 1929, in the New … in Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a memorial contribution to one of the groups Phyllis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511
WMU's hometown, Kalamazoo, named one of nation's top college towns
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… Creek in downtown Kalamazoo KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kalamazoo is one of just two Michigan cities among the top 10 percent … by city size, Kalamazoo came in at No. 14. on the list of small cities that are home to large colleges and … after Kalamazoo was ranked No. 3 in SmartAsset.com 's list of best cities for creative people to live in and No. 14 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29372
Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation
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… by Deanne Puca on WMU gymnastics team members have finished in the top 10 for GPA nationally the past seven years. … a 3.793 GPA, marking the seventh straight year WMU has finished in the top 10 nationally. Individually, 14 Bronco … to our standards of excellence. As a full-time Division I student-athlete, the time demands that are placed on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180
Two area seniors win $20,000 scholarships to study at WMU
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… in community and regional planning, geography, or tourism and travel. Schneidenbach The awards are made possible … Meader Endowment in WMU's Department of Geography. The fund is named for the celebrated Kalamazoo resident who was an … pioneer, an ingenious photographer and a philanthropist who gave generously to education and the arts. Mary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23196
Association awards WMUK eight Broadcast Excellence Awards
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… radio station, eight Broadcast Excellence Awards. "WMUK is pleased that the station has been recognized statewide … work by a talented staff and the good faith that our listeners have placed in us." Staff members honored The … category. Cara Lieurance for "Let's Hear It Promo: Jeremy Siskind." Best Public Radio Marketing Materials and Promos …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22536
Frostic Reading Series ends spring season with two final events
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… closes out its 2018 spring season with two final events this month. Two authors who have had their work published by Western Michigan University's literary press New Issues Poetry and Prose will be featured at 7 p.m. Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46352
University Theatre presents 'The Whale'
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… Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to a crazy … Tickets All seating for "The Whale" at York Arena Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20948