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WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… and faculty pose with the Sprint Program Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is this year's winner of the Sprint Program Excellence Award. The alliance is a national organization of more than … to local nonprofits. Students studied community needs, set priorities, issued requests for proposals, analyzed 23 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

WMU boosts need-based aid for 10 top incoming students

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… on WMU's new Foundation Scholarships consist of 10 $50,000 awards. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—High-achieving students who intend … a shot at one of 10 new $50,000 scholarships that will be awarded based on both academic performance and demonstrated … Foundation Scholarship The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20296

WMU alum, CNN contributor LZ Granderson to lecture on campus

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… at the table puts you at risk for being on the menu," is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 , in Sangren Hall, … College of Arts and Sciences with an alumni achievement award . Granderson LZ Granderson As a CNN commentator, … national news, including the killing of an unarmed teen who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19771

German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk

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… The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten printed an original set of 12 cartoons and caricatures of Mohammed in fall 2005 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music … "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico," is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. … the Sones de México Ensemble is a two-time Grammy Award nominee and four-time Chicago Music Awards winner. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

Rules of Style A-to-Z

Writing Style Guide

… media technology (The special effects won an Academy Award.); creation of a desired result (Nearly everything Lincoln did was calculated for effect.); and the stuff in your purse, … as Inc. when used as a part of a corporate name. Do not set off with commas: " Program participants include B right …

https://wmich.edu/writing/rules

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese

World Languages and Literature

… What you'll learn Japanese at WMU gives you more than one way to build language proficiency while exploring Japanese … only courses completed with a grade of C or better count toward the Japanese major. No student may graduate under a … in the program and how opportunities within the program are setting the up for future career success. — Where you'll be …

https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/japanese-ba

Adriana Vicario is marketing for success

Haworth College of Business

… Vicario found a direct correlation between what she was learning in her SEO and Content Marketing course and how … competitors nationally!”  Through her experiences, Vicario was hired as a summer intern at AdAdapted and Spartan … guidance has encouraged me to always go the extra mile and set the bar high. I wouldn’t be where I am without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69687

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

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… assume this important position," says WMU President Edward Montgomery .  "She has a proven track record of … president and with the WMU Foundation Board of Directors to set and meet fundraising goals. "With Western Michigan … such an excellent group." DeVries says she is looking forward to the opportunities her role at WMU will present, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885