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Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids Submitted by Chris Hybels on … events we have done in the past have been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best … and live music. And we're also having a tater tot eating contest that is hosted by the guy who actually broke the world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon Submitted by Cindy Wagner on João Pedro Sousa KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pivoting during … finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about the dual degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state … to no more than 4.2%—or $590—whichever is greater. The latest Michigan House proposal does not include … return on investment over a lifetime—in a person’s wages, their social mobility and their health. So our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent

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… WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent Submitted by Anonymous (not … A strategic internal planning and budgeting process is underway on campus to create environments where students want to … enabling the completion of $29.3 million of renovations, repairs and safety and sustainability improvements without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6651

Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies

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… Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual … pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. Read their Stories KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will … of degrees and presentation of graduates, President Edward Montgomery and Provost Jennifer Bott will speak. There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66338

Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their decision making

College of Education and Human Development

… Professor receives grant to support research on community college trustees and their … , professor of educational leadership in higher education, was recently awarded the 2023 Support for Faculty Scholars Award (SFSA). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70778

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big … in a sleepy town stumbles on a lottery loophole, finding a way to take luck out of the equation and make millions. The … half a million dollars at a time—Jerry and Marge watched machines print tickets for 12 hours a day each—then spending …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth Submitted by Erin Flynn on Black … in the traditional dances of their ancestors. Jasmine Warren mimics her movements as she crosses the floor, … my traditional roots, and I have to do more research," says Warren, social and well-being chair of Western's Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement … Saturday, Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

Multiple public career fairs to be held at WMU this fall

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… Multiple public career fairs to be held at WMU this fall Submitted by Anonymous (not … for several career-related fairs this fall that are open to the public but aimed at WMU students and recent alumni. … and by taking advantage of this office's resume critiquing, walk-in advising and practice interview services. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48887