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Chorale earns second place in national competition

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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Chorale took second place in the national contest. … choral division of the 2013 American Prize competition. The WMU Chorale was announced as runner-up in the national … the Pacific Lutheran University Choir. Judges praised the WMU Chorale, WMU's flagship choral ensemble, in large part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9535

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… veterans pursuing higher education. Military Times placed WMU on its 2023 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and … the Military Times. “Rankings such as these help solidify WMU as a school of choice for military-connected students … into academia," says Kenneth Franks , military advocate in WMU's Office of Military and Veteran Affairs . 'In my first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… fans highlight homecoming week Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU football at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, against Kent … to gear up for the annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU against the Kent State University Golden Flashes at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 . The WMU Bookstore is also offering discounts to alumni during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence

College of Health and Human Services

… , Dr. Karen M. VanDeusen , Dr. Shannon L. McMorrow and WMU MSW alumna Ava Leahy Sherwood, VanDeusen and McMorrow …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421facultyaward

Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach

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… named head football coach at Western Michigan University, WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard announced Jan. 13.  Lester, who comes to WMU from Purdue University, completed  a Hall-of-Fame playing career at WMU as a four-year starter at quarterback from 1996 to 1999, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472

Meet John: Educational and instructional technology (M.A.'22)

College of Education and Human Development

… and instructional technology (M.A.'22) "My time at WMU gave me a deeper understanding of educational principles … Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA).   How has WMU helped to prepare you for this role? My time at WMU gave me a deeper understanding of educational principles …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-wagner

Meet Derek: Presidential Scholar '23

College of Education and Human Development

… People's Food Co-op and assisted with cooking classes for WMU staff. Your best friend is thinking about attending WMU, what do you tell them? If they are thinking about the Dietetics program specifically, I would tell them that WMU is a great school. The staff/instructors that run the …

https://wmich.edu/education/presidential-derek

Global studies major receives Gilman Scholarship to study in Spain

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… the recipient of the Transfer Academic Scholarship and the WMU Academic Competitiveness Grant. Since its inception in … to pursue overseas study for college credit. To date, 13 WMU students have received the award. Assistance provided by WMU White was advised and supported in applying for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12511

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… to pursue overseas study for college credit. To date, nine WMU students have received the award. The scholarship … minoring in Arabic. He plans to study Arabic language at WMU's newest study abroad partner, the American University … Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Baughman is the treasurer of WMU's Arabic Language Club. Rebecca Dubord Dubord received a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296

Concerto competition winners perform at Miller Auditorium

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… Ticket Office at (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858. WMU concerto competition winners William Ford Ford is a … 2017 American Wind Symphony Orchestra. Prior to attending WMU, he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz studies … under the guidance of LSU trombone professor and 2011 WMU graduate Hana Beloglavec. His primary teachers have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46247