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Important outdoor projects completed this summer

News

… Consumers Energy installed on the Parkview Campus that was activated Aug. 15. Visible to motorists traveling along … the goats again," Gooch says. "Ultimately, we'd like to set the goats to work on the same and different campus areas … Best Public Project. The 110-year-old facility, WMU's birthplace, was the least energy efficient building on campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

Parent Perspectives

Precollege Programming

… and training. Just as Tiger Woods played golf since he was 4 and Michael Jordan spent hours perfecting his … homework done if they use it wisely. Help your child set up their schedule and assist with their homework if they need and want it, but as the year goes on, back off and let them do …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/atyp/parentperspective

New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam

Haworth College of Business

… in securities trading, thanks to a sponsorship by Edward Jones. The new offering provides finance students with … being hired by a trading firm. Under the partnership with Edward Jones, WMU students will be prepared to take the … at WMU. "The industry relevance of this course will set our students apart when competing for jobs." Shortage of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30134

Facilities

Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change

… near major roads and the intersection of two interstate highways, mid-way between Detroit and Chicago, with ready access … The center is equipped with the latest ArcGIS software and datasets. The center has installed three  Lumiere Jumboscan …

https://wmich.edu/geographicalchange/facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Early College Programs

… gives you access to University student services. You should set up your account within a few days of admission to the university using the informational document that was included in your welcome email. The document will … 970  for more about education deductions. Your tax software or preparer will advise you on how to input your tax …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/faqs

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… are as a community with adult literacy and to identify and set priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Shirley Swanson, Bernard Osher and Dawn Gaymer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University a $1 million gift to set up an endowment in support of the communitywide effort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… for political learning and engagement. The information was compiled in a database that includes nearly half of all … College of Civic Life at Tufts University. Also revealed was that registered WMU students voted at a slightly higher … faculty, students and RSO's around campus in helping set a precedent for a civic-minded campus," says WeVote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

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… outstanding yet not surprising," says Western President Edward Montgomery .  "Through our comprehensive approach to … with integrity, empathy and commitment that is bound to set us apart from the rest." For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605

New WMU Web presence ready for rollout

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… usability with a dramatic revision of University websites set to go live July 28 . The most noticeable changes to … as well as corporate and nonprofit Web development was the starting point for the redesign. A commitment to … and smartphone—also played a key role in the effort. WMU was among the first universities in the nation to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25718