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Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Distinguished Teaching Award is the highest honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes … students and being extremely responsive to their needs, going above and beyond to make himself available in the … I wouldn’t have grasped without him," Roosien says. "Tim doesn’t let his students take the easy road and he holds …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

The Piano Guys bring their show to Miller Auditorium

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… single seats and potential limited view seats remaining. Update: The show is now sold out. Purchase tickets online: … has now evolved into an incredible success story. The group consists of a marketing genius who does video, a studio engineer who writes music, a pianist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28682

Physical therapy program obtains accreditation, set to graduate first cohort

Physical Therapy

… Physical Therapy . "For us, it started nearly five years ago and we are absolutely thrilled to reach this important … who will graduate in December already have jobs lined up and nearly a third of them have already passed their … outreach for the department. "For the 2022 cycle, we had upwards of 250 applications to go through. It's amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66451

WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

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… investors in New York before the pandemic inserted an abrupt intermission. "When the reading was canceled, David and … the Musical," Tony Award winners Cady Huffman and Gregory Jbara (who currently stars in "Blue Bloods" on CBS) and … impact of this crisis, which is still unfolding, our goal was to salute the true heroes who are at the forefront …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… self-watering planters. "The carpet helps bring the water up from the bottom to the soil," says David Prellwitz , a … ahead of time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0%

Housing and Residence Life

… Hall, Arcadia Flats and Western View. The new rates, which go into effect fall semester 2025, will provide continued support for living environments that are safe and attractive … option will be $12,148. The rate changes will support ongoing maintenance, updates and development at WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/25-26-housing-rates

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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… individuals who not only embody the Bronco spirit but go above and beyond to make Western a great place to work,”  President Edward Montgomery says. “I am proud of the accomplishments of our … volunteer. “David challenges other University employee groups to step up and get involved on behalf of WMU students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… crowdfunding campaign is now in progress to pay for the group, MNOE , to travel to the famous Sonic Ranch located on a … such cutting-edge bands as Snarky Puppy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gogol Bordello and Animal Collective have recorded there. "It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268

Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU

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… about how they have interns out in New York and Chicago, even worldwide … that was a really big pull for me to … dove into the program headfirst, taking advantage of the support from the tight-knit graphic design department. "The … my GHD internship the summer before, but that class really does a lot to teach about the etiquette of design," Strait …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683

WMU MBA students provide winning solutions

Haworth College of Business

… case "BioLite: The Little Stove that Could?" The students suggested solutions for BioLite’s complex business issue: how … of the first-place team. "The Haworth College of Business does an excellent job keeping students engaged and assisting … shows we have students who are proactive and willing to go above and beyond. The teams saw the business and social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23395