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WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

News

… of the hard work and effort this year's team put in leading up to the competition. They were faced with the huge task of … and exceeded our expectations. It has been a ton of fun watching this group go from almost zero experience to … After spending so much time together practicing, it was very rewarding to see how many of them placed well in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… WMU Foundation, were recipients of the Michigan Women Forward’s 2023 Women of Courage and Achievement Award. Thomas Tytar , BS ‘71, MA ‘76, of Grand Rapids, … in his series, which includes “Johnny Angel” (2020) and “Up North” (2021). Kirk Anderson, BS ‘73, MA ‘85, of West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… program provides struggling students a place to find support. The University's Office of Precollege Programming … director. "We're just trying to help the students any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just … where I can focus on them and their needs in a specific way or listen to concerns. I think it adds value and impacts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… Health Week. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Broncos lift each other up. That's the message from the Western Student Association … for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of … students and see this as a very predominant issue, that sets a precedent for other universities, other institutions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

College of Aviation's 75th anniversary celebration peaks in October

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… celebratory dinner gala and a ceremonial flight over Waldo Stadium during the homecoming gridiron contest set the stage Oct. 24-25 as Western Michigan University … | Feb. 5, 2014 Aviation college picked by professional group for program rollout | Jan. 21, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19950

Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts

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… Affairs." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With melting ice opening up access to new trade routes and natural resources, many … like. The event, Emerging Arctic Conflicts, Law and Ethics, was held June 18 and 19 at the University of Iceland. It … focused on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure and was funded as a collaboration between the U.S. National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942

Director Prospect Management

Human Resources

… to manage prospect identification and assignment. Supports the movement of donors through various gift … dashboards and information systems for real-time updates to University leadership. Conducts in-depth research … to gift officers, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up. Creates, manages, and monitors contracts with vendors …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010986

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… from Western Michigan University's celebrated integrated supply management program filed reports July 16 on work they … Garage, a citywide vehicle maintenance and parts warehouse facility, and the Shoemaker Terminal Garage, a bus … optimization system; and developed a citywide set of fleet rollout priorities and timing. At the bus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

Three WMU teams boast perfect scores for NCAA academic progress

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… perfect scores, besting the previous record of two, which was set with the multi-year scores ending in 2011-12. WMU is one … University. WMU also joined KSU and Ohio in an elite group among conference competitors as the only three schools to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15985

Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo

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… for the Air Zoo's May 16 Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards Gala and Dinner . The inaugural benefit gala, set for 5:30 to 9 p.m. , will honor science and arts … Science Center in Allentown, Pa., says the new annual awards initiative is meant to boost the local focus on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15811