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WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… a highly competitive $13.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support college … students to see themselves not only graduating but also prepared to thrive in college.”  Carr, a first-generation … “We’re trying to give them as much exposure as possible to what’s out there.” School districts impacted by this program …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate … the opportunity to listen and learn from speakers as they shared information about the job market for teachers and how … teacher shortages in state history. “This workshop was what I needed to solidify my choice in working toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Annual Report

Sindecuse Health Center

… Sindecuse Health Center publishes an annual report to the WMU community, featuring data points that would be of interest to a broad audience. Data is drawn from thehealth center.  View the Annual Report:   View the 2024-25 Annual Report …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/annual-report

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no … run for the Kalamazoo Marathon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Runners are off to the virtual races! The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon … races on March 23, organizers are now offering the 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon virtually.  “This race …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

Bronco athletes score big in classroom and on the field, says NCAA

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… Bronco athletes score big in classroom and on the field, says NCAA Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Bronco women's tennis team KALAMAZOO—Bronco athletes are pushing the bar higher off the playing field and in the … 10 percent and the fourth time since the APR began in 2004-05. This is the first such acknowledgement for the men's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7679

Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'

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… Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … is currently examining how businesses and their leaders are navigating the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 … of the Kellogg Company;  Alessandro P. DiNello , B.B.A.'75,president and CEO of Flagstar Bank and Flagstar Bancorp;  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205

WMU supply chain program is No. 5 in the nation

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… WMU supply chain program is No. 5 in the nation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … information technology and business education that prepares graduates for challenging and high-paying careers. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18296

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

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… Series Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The executive director of Urban Alliance , a local nonprofit … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5964 or online . Free parking is available in Schneider Hall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

Trail improvements to close parts of Asylum Lake Preserve

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… verified) on Asylum Lake Preserve KALAMAZOO--A portion of the trail on the east end of Asylum Lake in Western Michigan … and mitigate erosion. Cari DeLong, WMU natural areas manager, says the work is expected to begin July 30 … contact Cari DeLong at cari.delong@wmich.edu or (269) 387-8568. Contact: Cheryl Roland July 25, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1075

WMU launches United Way campaign to 'Change the Story'

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… WMU launches United Way campaign to 'Change the Story' Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—United Way and Western Michigan University are again striving to make gains in education, income, … African-American males only graduate at a rate of 52 percent. Increase the number of economically stable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35444