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Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a wide-ranging address after his inauguration as Western Michigan University's ninth president … had with a range of faculty, staff, student and alumni groups since taking office Aug. 1. He said it is apparent to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session

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… WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session Submitted by Anonymous (not … Board of Trustees will consider items ranging from water main easements for residence hall construction to … budget and tuition for 2014-15, approve a recently negotiated contract with the WMU Police Officers Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16437

Jazz legend Peter Erskine joins WMU ensembles

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… Quintet" for a performance of Erskine's original music at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 , in Western Michigan … by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858. For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35799

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

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… Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU … to successfully receive large grants and to create and support research centers," says Dr. Daniel Litynski , WMU … the nation in our areas of expertise." About the grants A good example of large collaborative efforts funded during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716

Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

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… (Photo courtesy of Alchetron) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebrated British judge, author and medieval historian has won … in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain … is a former history fellow at Oxford and a justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. He is the author of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

Campus visit rekindles a family legacy

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… 1964. But it was the accomplishments of her grandson that brought Hildur Sangren Makielski back to campus last … Kanley Chapel, the scene of their wedding. Then the couple enjoyed a leisurely tour of the massive new Sangren … he put his experience and institutional savvy to good use as WMU overcame the limited progress made since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896

Learner support program self-study reports available for review

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… Learner support program self-study reports available for review … (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A campuswide observation team has launched Phase II of Western Michigan … Planning cycle is the second round of the University's ongoing integrated program review and planning process. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37849

Japanese shamisen musician to give performance

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… give performance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sato Michiyoshi KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Japanese musician Sato Michiyoshi will demonstrate the versatility of the shamisen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30113

Hannah Addario-Berry to present recital celebrating solo cello works

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… Hannah Addario-Berry to present recital celebrating solo cello works Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Mich.—Cellist Hannah Addario-Berry will present "Scordatura" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 , in Western Michigan … open to the public. About the program One hundred years ago, Zoltán Kodály composed his "Sonata for Solo Cello," one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27427

New play festival returns for second year

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… Western Michigan University departments of English and Theatre will host the second annual Activate: Midwest New Play … selected to receive a workshop production in August in Chicago. The four selected plays are: "Borrowed Babies," by … by Max Bush . "Pocketful of Sand," by Emily Dendinger . "Good Enough," by Cara Beth Heath . "The wonderful and varied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32859