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Bronco athletes score big in classroom and on the field, says NCAA

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… given each year to teams with APRs in the top 10 percent. For the Bronco women's tennis program, this is the … began in 2004-05. This is the first such acknowledgement for the men's tennis and women's soccer programs. At the … time, WMU athletes had a collective GPA of more than 3.00 for the 14th consecutive semester dating back to fall 2006, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7679

WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree

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… of Mandela's humanitarian contributions and self-sacrifice for the advancement of human rights everywhere." WMU faculty … year, a faculty-student group proposed an honorary degree for Mandela to WMU's Honorary Degree Committee. That … of others above his own personal freedom. His personal struggle has raised the fundamental concern for individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944

Trustee, alumna was champion of WMU, Southeast Michigan

W Magazine

… Michigan Submitted by Deanne Puca on Shani J. Penn Former Board of Trustees Vice Chair Shani J. Penn , BBA ‘00, … Penn called Detroit home and was the president and CEO of JPW Strategies LLC, a consulting firm founded in 2012. During her career, she also worked for DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and Chrysler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73606

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… of the company, designing satellite buses and components for spacecraft. Neff’s latest project involves developing a solar array wing for a car-sized communications satellite headed into orbit. … multiple types of paper. When he got older, his curiosity for constructing led him to the high school FIRST robotics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… accident,” since Rozelle went on to serve in this role for nearly 40 years—and did so with enthusiasm and … chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha Psi for 25 years. He was also highly decorated, receiving two … possible.” Recently, the couple decided to make an even bigger impact by donating real estate to fund both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

Measuring flow: Renowned researcher leads WMU’s aerodynamics lab

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China. Before joining WMU, Liu was a research scientist at NASA … Research Center. The Applied Aerodynamics Laboratory, a hub for Liu’s teaching and research, houses one of the largest … supported by the grants from NASA, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.  “The specific topic is global measurements of skin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70798

Housing active with diversity initiative

Housing and Residence Life

… quote his nomination, " Alex  is always looking for ways to continue his and his staff's education on racism … year to attending the Restorative Justice Symposium at MSU for multiple years,  Alex  is putting in the work to grow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63363

Kalamazoo celebrates its Irish heritage

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… and 10:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday. Admission is $8 and $4 for students with a valid ID. Children 12 and under are free … 5:35 p.m., Quinn School of Irish Dance 6:10 p.m., Rant Maggie Rant 7:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Pipe Band 8:05 p.m., The … visit kalamazooirish.org/fest . Contact: Tonya Durlach June 22, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/860

WMU shines in charitable giving to United Way

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… largest amount of money ever from the University community for the Greater Kalamazoo United Way, helping the GKUW … last year, which was one of the highest retention rates for the GKUW. Leadership givers donating at least $1,000 … This past year, she opened the door to student engagement for us in working to develop student fundraising activities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/290

Don W. Nantz obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Nantz Dr. Don W. Nantz, a former Western Michigan University administrator and faculty … served as the college's coordinator of academic advising for seven years. Nantz is credited with developing several … chapter. He also was a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, American Vocational Association, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3785