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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and curricula project intended … education.    By implementing a pre-test/post-test design, the project uses tests, surveys and questionnaires to … and researchers, the open-access language curriculum offers free lesson plans, PowerPoints, videos and other materials …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

News

… Helton asked Lester for his help in allowing Olson a free attempt on an extra-point snap during the upcoming game. The two coaches reached the agreement that … Helton gestured across the sidelines to Lester to give the sign, and Olson was sent onto the field following the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Author, film critic and New Yorker staff member David Denby to visit campus

News

… in the Age of Demagoguery" is the title of Denby's free, public talk at 7 p.m. in 3508 Knauss Hall on WMU's … He is the author of a number of books, including "Lit Up," which is being used at WMU this spring as a reading for one of University's Book Clubs on Ethics. "Lit Up: One Reporter, Three Schools, Twenty-Four Books That Can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45089

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Originally, Tom Lechota was a “car guy.” Growing up in Flint, Mich., it was hard not to be. The automobile … College. Ultimately, I opted to attend WMU. Probably the biggest reason was the articulation agreements that existed … As a licensed pilot with an A&P, a minor in business, and significant aviation experience, he was poised for the next …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Celebrating 50 years of empowerment through literacy

News

… volunteers, tutors, students and community members for a free annual symposium from  8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, … enhancing the lives of adults in Kalamazoo County who struggle to read through programs designed to strengthen basic literacy skills. The agency …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/2024-adult-literacy-research-training-symposium

WMU to confer some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

News

… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. Should there be extra tickets, … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis … plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before each ceremony. Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7701

Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus

News

… for the Humanities 2013-14 Changing Climates Series and is free and open to the public. Bill McKibben McKibben might … is the founder of the environmental organizations Step It Up and 350.org , a grassroots climate campaign that has … With the Arctic melting, the Midwest in drought and superstorm Sandy ravaging the Atlantic Coast, McKibben …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071

AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education

News

… AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education Submitted … have higher rates of students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch as compared to the state average. "To … also attend a six-week summer program on WMU's campus designed to simulate the college learning environment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178

WMU Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE

WMU Women's Network

… female leaders from each institution, each of whom has made significant contributions to the field of higher education, … in academia. In addition to the panel discussion, the free event will include light refreshments and will provide … developing, encouraging, advancing, linking and supporting (IDEALS) women in higher education careers …

https://wmich.edu/womens-network/news/2024/10/womens-network

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… by a seventh in 2021 . A visit to the park offers an up-close look at ferocious creatures including a … among visitors, extending beyond just students. It is a free public attraction intended for everyone.  “The dinosaur … says Gillespie. “Now that we’ve had a chance to get things up and running, we are aiming to try and add more to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118