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Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… at $50,000 each over four years, are based on academic performance as well as demonstrated financial need. They are part of WMU's mix of top scholarships for beginning students. The awards will provide recipients … in accountancy and is the son of Lloyd Farrel and Jamie Heggie. Lily Heitz lives in Fountain and graduated from Mason …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

Community invited to participate in Parade of Flags

International Student and Scholar Services

… a nation's flag in the parade, which takes place just before kickoff of the homecoming football game at 2 p.m. in … field. Flag bearers and others will gather at Kanley Track for an 11 a.m. pre-game tailgate party, where attendees will be able to enjoy complimentary food and assemble flags for the parade. All students, WMU employees and members of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27518

Annual Concerto Concert highlights accomplished music students

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… The event is free and open to the public. Senior violin performance major Jordan Curry will perform the Violin Concerto in D minor by Jan Sibelius. Trey Sims , junior flute performance major, will play the Fantaisie for Flute by Georges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39299

GRCC, WMU to extend decades-old partnership with new agreement

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… with a Wednesday, Sept. 2 , signing that paves the way for a new round of agreements that will allow both schools … programs and a reverse transfer agreement. Last fall, for instance, WMU pledged to bring the resources of a … streamlining student transfers, also provides a mechanism for the schools to work together to develop new programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26498

Pre-Law Suggested Majors

Political Science

… Pre-Law Suggested Majors The public law major in the Department of … at Western Michigan University attempts to prepare students for a career in law. However, no special college program is … and oral communications, a number of majors are acceptable for the pre-law student. Regardless of major, certain kinds …

https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-majors

Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums

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… year, the award will cover more than $100,000 in tuition for eligible WMU graduates who are admitted to the medical … community support to establish this new scholarship fund for our future medical students," said Dr. Hal B. Jenson , … community. In 2011, the medical school became a reality, formed through a collaboration of WMU, Borgess Health, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40050

Future of BTR Park subject of breakfast speaker presentation

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… College of Business. Bob Miller , associate vice president for community outreach at WMU, will discuss "The Western … BTR Park As associate vice president of community outreach for the university, Miller focuses on developing WMU’s … Park and on facilitating numerous services and outreach efforts in the local area and beyond. His duties include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20063

WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement

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… Schools will engage Western Michigan University school-reform experts to support the K-12 district's efforts to boost student academic achievement. WMU College of … Proposed measures include stationing a WMU school-transformation specialist at the district to provide expertise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50367

Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… of Belgium, he had previously served as the director of sales and marketing and co-artistic director for the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra and the Flemish … International Academy of Jazz, International Society for the Performing Arts and American Film Institute, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44347

Forums to discuss role of general education

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Forums to discuss role of general education Submitted by Deanne Puca on The forums are free and open to all. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two events … exchanges will offer diverse ideas and viewpoints for innovating the curriculum that forms the backbone of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20894