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WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… Kastel represented WMU at the competition. Faculty Specialist Mary Nielsen coached the team. The competition tasked … we expected a slightly chaotic but successful day, and that is exactly what we got!” Lay shared her sentiments about … proud to see the growth and bonds formed among the team. “This competition was unique because our students were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… on Dunlap, WMU's first black student-athlete, fought racism on and off the field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years … records that lasted decades, all the while fighting racism on and off the playing field. On Friday, July 28 , a … family group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was organized by Dunlap's nephew, Moses Easley , of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428

Message from President Montgomery

Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities

… on Livable Communities. We are proud to once again host this year’s conference, organized around the theme of removing … of active transportation in our lives. Geographic mobility is among the fundamental aspects to the well-being of our citizenry, and one of the major issues confronting our changing demographics. We need the …

https://wmich.edu/transportationcenter/programs/conferencehome/montgomery

Women's tennis announces 2017-18 schedule

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… Women's tennis announces 2017-18 schedule Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Mich.—The 2017-18 Western Michigan University's women's tennis schedule includes fall tournaments and the spring … we pride ourselves with taking on a tough schedule and this year is no different," commented WMU head coach Ryan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41284

WMU alumna named a Hodder Fellow by Princeton arts center

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… arts center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Moustakis KALAMAZOO--The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University has announced … University alumna and award-winning author Melinda Moustakis as a Mary MacKall Gwinn Hodder Fellow. Moustakis is one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/279

Excellence in Diversity award winners to be feted

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… the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. The campus community is invited to attend the free event. Reservations are … in Diversity Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of University students, employees and groups that … more awards may be given out in each of six categories. This year, no award was given out in the graduate students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/286

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… annual Medallion Scholarship Competition . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … 19 last year, amounting to more than $8 million. This year's competitors will vie for about 20 Medallion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/61

Staff member earns Kalamazoo-area LGBT award

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… Lesbian Resource Center. Jen Hsu , coordinator of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services , received the … under the REACH Awards program. In winning that award this year, Hsu was praised on and off campus for invigorating WMU's LBGT Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3760

Students find springboard to success at WMU

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… work as a flight instructor after graduation as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. "I believe … work to improve yourself, and work to improve this University, you can accomplish more in your four years … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to … be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our Own teacher pipeline program.  Looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283