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Two WMU programs awarded $1 million federal grants to help students

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… that each total more than $1 million.   The U.S. Department of Education awarded a $1.1 million Student Support Services … unique, serve students who qualify by meeting at least one of the following eligibility factors and having an academic … The future educator program, housed in the College of Education and Human Development, accepts and serves …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26605

Chrysa Richards obituary

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… member, died Jan. 8 . She was 58. Richards, most recently of Park Forest, Illinois, joined the WMU staff in 1987 and left in 1998 after almost 11 years of service to the University. She was a secretary for … and Learning in Waldo Library. Services A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, March 18 , at Lake …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38083

Flags lowered Friday for Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Friday, May 8 , in honor of Navy SEAL Brett Allen Marihugh , of Livonia. Marihugh, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23531

WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk

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… program in the nation for young people who have aged out of foster care. May is National Foster Care month, providing … all across the nation to focus their attention on the needs of youth in foster care. According to research by the Casey Family Programs, only around 2 to 4 percent of youth from the foster care system earned a college degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39598

Summer enrollment open for Campus Kids

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… to enroll children in the 2018 Campus Kids Summer Program offered by the WMU Children's Place Learning Center. The … become the next Children's Place Idol and more. A full list of all 10 weekly themes is available online at  … $207 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students of $5.65 and for WMU staff and community members of $6.90. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45659

Annual Bronco Bash event set

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… rides, games and live entertainment, Bronco Bash is one of the largest events held on campus every year. This is a longstanding part of the Kalamazoo and WMU communities and continues to be a … alone, students are exposed to nearly everything WMU has to offer and are encouraged to become more immersed in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53837

Single ticket on-sale dates announced for Miller's 2014-15 season

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… Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series 2014-15 seasons. Members of the Miller E-club have access to exclusive presales … or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is required at the time of pickup. Single ticket on-sale dates are subject to … in parentheses after each title. Listed events are part of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series unless …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18105

Online library survey looks at customer service

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… the survey, which takes about 10 minutes, have the option of entering a random drawing for one of four Visa gift cards. "I encourage students, faculty and … better meet their expectations,” says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. Questions or comments can be sent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31026

WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Under the direction of head coach P.J. Fleck , the No. 14 (AP) ranked Western … to 11-0 and 7-0 in the Mid-American Conference. A crowd of 26,136 weathered freezing temperatures and high winds … Bowl Subdivision. The other is No. 1-ranked Alabama. Both schools are 11-0. The football Broncos are No. 14 in the AP …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36571

Awards program showcases assessment efforts

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… recognizes and showcases outstanding efforts in the area of assessment at Western Michigan University. Recipients … who have made a significant contribution in the area of assessment of student learning. The unit award, which includes a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30322