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Russian Cultural Expo and Conference to take place at WMU

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… as well as performance of a play and a reading from a novel set in 1917 Russia. Participants will include a variety of … better understanding of our cultures. The Soviet Revolution was one of the major events in world history, and it makes … Siegelbaum will examine why the 1917 Revolution occurred. Was it only or mainly because of the devastation of war; why …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43263

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … When Western came and talked to us about Grow Your Own, it was obvious to me that they understood the needs that were … will fully fund high-quality instruction in a specific set of programs at the bachelor's and master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

Nine incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… from a pool of 50 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade-point average of … WMU during the 2020-21 academic year. The applicants not awarded a Foundation Scholarship who met academic and … toward graduate school. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42170

Women's tennis announces 2017-18 schedule

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… West and American Athletic conferences and we look forward to getting better as a team throughout the year." … Friday, Oct. 13, in Ann Arbor. WMU finishes its fall away schedule the following weekend at the Indiana … and Bowling Green Sunday, Apr. 22. The MAC tournament is set for Friday, Apr. 27, with the top-six teams in the …

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

Ribfest highlighted by musical performances

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… attracts 10,000 people each summer. This year's festival is set for Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 3-5. Proceeds from … are $50 for Friday and Saturday and include access to a no-waiting entry gate, a VIP tent with premier seating close to … DMC's collaboration with Aerosmith on the legendary track "Walk This Way," gave birth to a fusion of rap and hip-hop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41161

WMU tuition will increase this fall, but stay within state guidelines

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… increase of 3.91 percent. The recommendation to the board was consistent with the state's tuition restraint language … financial resources to meet the goals and priorities set forth in the University's strategic plan," she said. … the level of service and academic support our students want, need and deserve." The cost to attend WMU has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40858

WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns multiple all-America honors

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… named an Associated Press, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Sporting News … to have four seasons of 900 or more yards. Last week, Davis was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36840

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to shift … technology they currently use and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why … research team. "We are approaching the project with a mindset that improved technology is not enough, and that true …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… to Heroes" will take place during the WMU-Buffalo game in Waldo Stadium. The time for that game has not yet been … announced. The K-Wings Military Appreciation Night has been set for Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Wings Event Center. Doors … will commence at 1 p.m., and pizza will be provided afterward. Service members are encouraged to bring their unit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11.  … do different things. Being involved in those organizations set me with the mentality of doing more than what’s being …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold