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WMU earns national honors for service to transfer students

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… recognized as one of the 40 top colleges and universities in the nation for helping community college students … college students as well as partnerships, support, admissions outreach, scholarships/financial aid, student … of a quality, affordable bachelor's degree," says Christin Grissom , the honor society's director of scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31522

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… partnerships Submitted by Joel Krauss on A new program will introduce West Michigan high school students from … 2021 to the Health Careers Pipeline Program (HCPP). HCPP is a seven-week mentorship program focused on health career … mentors will meet weekly, participating in activities and discussions to introduce them to various health careers. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

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… Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips Submitted by … courses and three daylong trips are being offered this summer by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at … Park Thursday, Aug. 27, for a prime afternoon baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels. The other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

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… Michigan University has been named one of nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing higher … EDGE magazine has placed WMU on its 2015 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 75 … two partners--Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School … car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and she had to become more … apply to Western Michigan University, I couldn’t think of a better school for me!” When she arrived in Kalamazoo, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

University Theatre presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

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… Michigan University theatre students will channel the Roaring Twenties with several performances of "Thoroughly Modern … in Manhattan. Then she meets Jimmy, a handsome man making his way through the Big Apple on his wits. Based on the 1967 … Fedewa , Peyton Reilly , Anisa Henry , Katelyn Weikel , Miggie Snyder , Dayna Palya , Rachel Carreri , Olivia Belfie , …

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

School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

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… School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on C. … University School of Music will present a tribute concert in memory of Curtis Curtis-Smith , professor of music, at … D.C. Orchestral appearances included performances with the Indianapolis, Seattle, Spokane and Kalamazoo symphonies. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… From heartbreak to hope Submitted by Erin Flynn on Seth Sprung, Samath Him Sprung, Sokunthea Oung … of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But his accomplishments did not come easily. A journey born from … I would ever see my father. He made a sacrifice for the betterment of my life. Those last few words would stick with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University … the Asylum Lake Preserve to be burned along Parkview Avenue between Drake Road and the entrance to WMU's Gibbs House. In … If weather conditions are not conducive for a burn yet this spring semester, the next window of opportunity will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey

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… Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … sustainability projects. The Student Sustainability Survey is a student-led survey that measures student awareness, … influence how sustainability fee funds are spent. This annually distributed survey aligns the sustainability fee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45657