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WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs
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… major and maker of handcrafted soaps, has experienced enough success as a young entrepreneur that proceeds from … Delp's plans to start an organization combining her knowledge of nature with her love for local history and for … as creating something that will bring value. They're not interested in working for somebody else. They want to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067
Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter December 2020
Research and Innovation
… Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter December 2020 Dear Colleagues … me or Amy Naugle with any questions. One exciting announcement as we move into 2021 is the call for applications for our Presidential Innovation Professorships, the program that started out as the …
https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-12-2020
Honorary Degree Policy
Policies
… Honorary Degree Policy Policy number 01-02 Responsible office … and Limitations of the Board Statement of policy An honorary degree is recognized as one of education’s most … Western Michigan University (WMU) intends to award honorary degrees on a selective basis to exemplary individuals …
https://wmich.edu/policies/honorary-degree
Move-out
Housing and Residence Life
… Dec. 13, 2024 . Students continuing spring semester do not need to move out over winter recess. We do, however, … valuables and items needed over break since students will not be able to access the residence halls Dec. 14, 2024 to … your Room” section. Unlike August move-in, there are no reserved loading spaces around the buildings. Students …
https://wmich.edu/housing/new-students/moveout
Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action
W Magazine
… Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the mantra … various town hall sessions, design groups and surveys since November 2018. "This is not our work, this is your work," says Proudfoot, who is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294
Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism
News
… director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice facing the Black … was the day of George Floyd's funeral. I rode 46 miles to honor the 46 years of his life and that just made that ride … as well as cyclists in Maine, Iowa and Washington state. "Knowing that my rides are part of a larger group and purpose …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new … father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors
News
… Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on President Edward Montgomery … (Back row, from left) Montgomery, Dr. Elena Litvinova, Dr. Wei-Chiao Huang, Dr. Brian Wilson, Dr. Matthew Mingus, Bott, Dustin Skaggs, Dr. Willam Rantz (Front row, from left) Dr. Vun …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55462
Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette
News
… to light the Empire State Building in red and green in honor of the Rockettes. Courtesy: MSG Entertainment Fentem, … leading up to the "Christmas Spectacular," which opened on Nov. 18—but she's been preparing for this moment her entire … she could be where the action is. "I started training here knowing that this is where Broadway lives, and I got to take …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927
Go for Gold: An interview with Lisa Dobbin
College of Fine Arts
… Director of All The World’s A Stage (ATWAS), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) theatre arts education organization … staff artist and Artistic/Educational Director, Dobbin has not only positioned All The World’s A Stage as one of the … a healthy and vibrant community. This homecoming we are honoring Lisa Dobbin with our Art Educators Award. Tell us a …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/10/lisadobbin