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Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… childhood education and a job teaching second grade at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo this summer. … just accepted a summer second grade teaching position at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo Public Schools … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

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… in that Central American capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a chapter of Movement Exchange at WMU. Class … all the work I put into our class assignment grant, it was really quite simple to turn it in for real," says Mills. … entertaining the idea of combining my passions of dance and service," she says. "I love the service aspect of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… and faculty pose with the Sprint Program Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is this year's winner of the Sprint Program Excellence Award. The alliance is a national organization of more than … Association focused their application on recruitment, service learning, internships, the rigor of the WMU program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 million mark, with four large … totaling more than $6.8 million and other notable awards coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Geneva Foundation. Department of Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … by Western, and chosen from the Make a Difference Award semiannual recipients selected in the fall and spring. … honors: Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… Clark on winning this scholarship and appreciation for her service to our nation. Thanks to Operation Hat Trick for … to further their education," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . Coinciding with the financial support, … include 12-year-old daughter DeVay and 10-year-old son CorDae . Jessica Clark prepares for deployment in South Korea by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation … Commission,” Schmitt says. “They started offering the service and gradually grew their customer base by offering … moved to virtual spaces. John Schmitt “(Last summer) I was walking around downtown Kalamazoo, feeling a little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

Utility work expands road closure on WMU campus

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… halls and include the temporary closure of Burnham sidewalks to the north as well as crosswalks and parking spots on Arcadia. Access to Dormitory Road from Arcadia Loop will also be blocked. Bus service is not expected to be impacted as the bus turnaround …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56204

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Review's list of best business schools . The education services company profiles the college in its 2025 annual …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/princeton-review-2025

WMU libraries extend hours at end of semester

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… hours at end of semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's Waldo Library KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Waldo and Swain Education libraries will have extended hours for the end of the semester. The circulation service desk also will be staffed until closing time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36788