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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

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

Irene E. (Illes) Tocco obituary

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… to WMU in 1978 and retired in 1988 after almost 10 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a utility food worker in the … and message book . Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Valley or to the Assumption Village Activity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46805

WMU board to consider new unit name Thursday

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12 , in … formal session. The meeting will convene in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center on the University's Main Campus. The board will be asked to authorize changing the name of Extended University Programs to WMUx. The new unit will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58427

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

Nominations open in honorary degree process

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… approved in 2015 by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees, WMU's Honorary Degree Committee has issued a call for nominations of individuals to be considered for honorary degrees from … 2017. The committee will accept nominations through the end of September and review the nominations received in October …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34743

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… who support foster care youth and alumni in their pursuit of higher education and career success will gather at … 4 p.m. Friday, May 16 , on campus in the Fetzer Center. Professionals engaged in foster care-related activities as … simulation and student breakout session will be valuable opportunities for students to engage with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

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

Trustees to consider apartment rental rates, name for new facility

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… top the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees holds a formal public session this week. The … action and consent items and will not include the round of remarks and presentations that typically occur when the … asked to approve reports covering personnel moves, receipt of gifts and grants, changes to academic programs and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20714