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WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year
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… State universities and the University of Michigan. According to the magazine, several hundred colleges and … crucial to student vets." The data gleaned from that effort was combined with U.S. Education Department data, including … on Education recommendations on credits for military service and accomplishments. The 2015 rankings will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247
Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years
Haworth College of Business
… ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with … alumni. Through it all, her positivity and commitment to service has influenced students—and watching those students’ … their “Battalion Mom” and that earned her multiple Make a Difference awards from the University. With military …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295
Board approves minimal rate increase for WMU apartments
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… WMU rates aligned with those in the community and leading to monthly apartment rate increases of $7 and $19, … re-opened last fall after going through a yearlong renewal process, with one building serving as graduate student … for all campus apartments include parking, water and sewer service, cable, trash removal, recycling services and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36939
WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel
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… WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Travel . Realizing that the thought of planning a vacation was overwhelming to many travelers, Taylor set to work … takes the stress out of vacationing by providing full-service, customized planning, scheduling and coordinating. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47918
WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award … faculty member in the global and international studies program . Veeck, who first joined Western Michigan … of the world as well. Veeck’s contributions to teaching, service and promotion of the importance of global engagement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259
Western's graduate public affairs program rises in U.S. News and World Report rankings
School of Public Affairs and Administration
… School of Public Affairs and Administration continues its upward trajectory in the prestigious U.S. News and World … administration this May," says Dr. Matthew S. Mingus , director of the School of Public Affairs and Administration. … program designed to prepare future leaders in public service, nonprofit management and policy analysis and offers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75424
Winifred 'Winnie' Lee obituary
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Lee KALAMAZOO—A funeral service for E. Winifred "Winnie" Lee has been set for … Kalamazoo's First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South St. Lee died early Oct. 23 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 92. "Kalamazoo has lost a grand lady, and Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2468
Morvin A. Wirtz obituary
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… Morvin A. Wirtz , professor emeritus of special education, died Aug. 17 in Naples, Fla. He was 92. Wirtz joined the faculty in 1967 to head what was … in 1974 and retired a decade later after 17 years of service to the University. WMU recognized Wirtz in 1979 as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306
Western View sign-up in progress for next year
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… floor plans or optional furnishings available for an additional fee. Competitively priced, per-bedroom rental rates include parking, Bronco Fix-It maintenance, water, waste removal, recycling service, basic cable television and added security features. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1309
Accomplished civil engineer to lead two seminars
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… as a consultant for various industrial partners, including Boeing and Northrop Grumman, and various government … Putcha received the campus-wide Outstanding Professor Award at CSUF for an exemplary record of teaching, research, professional activity and service as a professor. Putcha's visit is through the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/106