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Board approves WMU 2018-19 operating budget of $424 million

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… for base funding from the state. That amount is up $1.8 million, or 1.62 percent, compared to last year's … compensation increases for collective bargaining groups and a 2 percent compensation pool for non-bargaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47794

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… media in April and began traveling across the state for pickups. A few months later, the group netted about $10,000—or more than 100,000 returnable … snowballed. The response was such that we'd come to pick up at a person's house and a neighbor would see us, ask what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

University photographer shares top photos

Brand

… campus life and the beat of the Broncos. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) named Sunny visits a classroom full of … and other assistance animals help those in need of such support. Western marching band student Cailla Rae Moss … near the Chemistry Building on a brisk fall day. Product design students study at the College of Engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63749

Men's soccer team releases its 2014 schedule

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… Conference regular season and tournament runners-up a year ago. "The schedule is much more balanced than a … we play on our home field should be exciting games for our supporters to watch. By the time we compete in the MAC … be prepared for anything." Non-conference play WMU warms up to its 2014 campaign with two preseason matches, hosting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16320

Why I give: David Lyth

W Magazine

… Lyth , M.S.‘79, professor emeritus of engineering, sums up what he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about … way.” Engineers are typically recognized for things like designing and building structures, working to preserve the … to my roommate, and I wanted to meet her. So, I just walked up and inserted myself into their conversation.” After …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

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… "I would be with her every night and stay with her, wake up early to be with her and then go to school." After her … Ruiz-Alavez—a high school student at the time—stepped up to help provide for his family. "It's really hard to … also thinking about our income," says Ruiz-Alavez, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ruiz-Alavez became a certified …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… at this for many years, but things just started opening up. And part of that opening up process is remembering how it happened.” Johnson began … Scholars Academy, Johnson was immediately connected with a support network to foster his holistic journey as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… planned to check in with classmates on FaceTime to catch up on notes and other course essentials. As she traveled to … finally traveled into the living room and out of our group video chat.” As a volleyball student athlete, Martin … through, to limit her grandparents’ exposure— picking up food for them and getting gas. The trip involved their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… perform at the annual Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up with interactive media specialist Kevin Abbott , who runs … says. Introducing a virtual dance space, however, opened up a new dimension of possibility. "It ended up being one of the coolest collaborations I've ever done. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… and the University's Multicultural Meet and Greet. "The upcoming events are a great way to appreciate a culture and … of their heritage—to join and share their culture. The group both aims to raise awareness of the Latin and Hispanic communities at Western and provide supportive social, academic and cultural programming for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230