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New head coach for Bronco gymnastics named

News

… Penny Jernigan as our next gymnastics coach. She comes with a vast amount of experience not only as an assistant at … to the Bronco gymnastics team, which clinched the Mid-American Conference championship last season. In 18 years with the Tar Heels, Jernigan developed several talented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8572

Acclaimed New York playwright to read as part of Frostic Series

News

… Series. Edward Allen Baker , a New York City playwright with more than 30 plays to his credit, will read at 8 p.m. … Harris and Amy Madigan in its Los Angeles premiere, "American Storage," "The Bride of Olneyville Square," "Ray on the … Films feature. An annual judge for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Baker is a faculty member at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10810

Princeton Review lauds Haworth College of Business

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… The 2014 edition has two-page profiles of the schools with write-ups on their academics, student life and … students' decision to attend Western Michigan University with great recommendations from family and friends. One … to the school by a CEO. Most students seem quite happy with their choice." "The Best 295 Business Schools" is among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11368

Board of Trustees approves minimal apartment rate increases

News

… will increase rental rates by $7 to $23 per month, starting with the fall 2014 semester. The recommended rates for all … in WMU housing enjoy the added benefits of campus living with convenient access to classes, events and academic … average of 2.49 percent, keeping prices competitive with the surrounding community. Effective fall 2014, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11933

State research universities partner to increase faculty diversity

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… on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is a partner with the state's other four research universities in a … the number of minority faculty members. WMU is joining with Michigan Technological University, the University of … "I am excited about this opportunity and proud to partner with the graduate colleges of the other Michigan research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11964

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

W Magazine

… alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth Submitted by Deanne Puca on John R. Seita John R. … and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth, passed away on June 11, 2023 , in Battle Creek, … led to WMU forming a support program for students with experience in foster care. Inspired by his advocacy and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Students picking up litter, raising funds to preserve Great Lakes

News

… Master of Business Administration program are partnering with the Alliance for the Great Lakes to host a beach … community leadership, teamwork, collaboration and leading with a purpose—all while having an impact." Beach litter … metric tons of plastic pollution from the United States and Canada enter all of the Great Lakes each year. Funds raised …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47683

Regalia

Commencement

… participation in the commencement ceremony. Caps are worn with a colored tassel indicating the degree being awarded. Master’s candidates will also receive a hood, with the color indicating field of study. Degree designation …

https://wmich.edu/commencement/regalia

Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Mariam Konaté, an African-born scholar and professor of Intercultural and … Studies at Western Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this summer as part of the 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69153

Foster parent panel scheduled

Seita Scholars Program

… - 7:30pm constants/event_status Foster care perspectives with WMU Seita Scholars is the topic of a virtual event. Learn from young adults who have experienced living with foster families. Bethany Christian Services will host a …

https://wmich.edu/events/64218