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Herbert W. Kenz obituary
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… W. Kenz Herbert W. Kenz , a retired associate director of student financial aid and scholarships at Western … Kalamazoo, spent 30 years in education, first in the public schools and then as a WMU staff member. He also spent a … in 1984. Kenz began his civilian career in the Harper Woods school system. He taught social studies from 1958 to 1962, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621
WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After years of across-the-board tuition adjustments that left … Der Kley notes, "but the declining number of Michigan high school graduates over the coming years means the University … to operate at maximum efficiency." The number of new high school graduates in Michigan is expected to plunge more than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694
Changing one life at a time
College of Arts and Sciences
… Changing one life at a time By Elena Meadows College of Arts and Sciences Staff Writer Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten … were wrongfully imprisoned—and so far the WMU-Cooley Law School Innocence Project has exonerated three. While most … by the legal team that is part of the WMU-Cooley Law School Innocence Project. A huge boon to the program is a …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-wrongful-conviction-2016
Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids
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… Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids Submitted by Anonymous (not … programs, along with thousands who have been part of its in-school professional development seminars. This year, Third … though grade 12. The program helps teachers and their schools better understand the Common Core and successfully …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/358
Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will … is a native of Grand Rapids and graduated from Ottawa High School. A service in Hinton's honor is scheduled for 11 a.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270
Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… describes his experience in the program. An assistant professor in Western’s Department of Military Science and Leadership, he knows the value of … the focus and energy to balance life, work and graduate school, but I have surprised myself in how much I’ve been …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze
Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit
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… in Billings' documentary " Painting Dreams: The Story of Johnson Simon ." Recently recognized with a national … frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he had an intellectual impairment, Simon … Chicago. Meanwhile, Simon also plans on attending graduate school where he will study to be an art professor or an art …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044
Why Study Political Science?
Political Science
… Why Study Political Science? We have a lot to offer you with five options for you to choose from: Standard political science major : In addition to a number of required courses, you can select any three elective … popular program with most students planning to attend law school upon graduation. There is a very intensive Mock Trial …
https://wmich.edu/politics/why-study-political-science
Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees
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… is again partnering with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids to promote timely talks … and practice at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and a senior fellow of the school's International Policy Center. March 23—"Through the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285
Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer
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… Mich.—Back to campus means back to work for thousands of student employees at Western Michigan University. While … "When I'm washing dishes I have time to think about my school work. I can just wash them and try to remember what I … is nice," says Meimers. "They really stress how important school is before work." Student development is a focus at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716