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WMU launches United Way campaign to 'Change the Story'

News

… families in the region with the launch Monday, Oct. 10 , of this year’s campaign. President John M. Dunn and Robert … defined four long-term, measurable objectives: Improve high school graduation rates to 83 percent by 2030 and reduce … Currently, African-American males only graduate at a rate of 52 percent. Increase the number of economically stable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35444

Praise for WMU's Theatre Program

Theatre

… M.F.A. auditions, I am extremely impressed with the level of talent, preparedness and professional behavior that I find in every student I audition … program, Pennsylvania State University “There isn’t another school in the country that has this many people on our list …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/praise

Sales and business marketing once again earns national top program accolades

Haworth College of Business

… marketing program , housed within the Haworth College of Business, has once again been named a top national … was recognized for preparing students for careers in professional selling as well as elevating the sales … —The program has been listed as a top U.S. sales school by study.com since 2007. About Sales Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53446

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… at Western, Nadia Famiano is still getting into the rhythm of college life. But she’s already pirouetted into the … The story danced itself into existence one day in high school when Famiano found herself daydreaming during class … submitting her work would be an opportunity to receive valuable criticism of her writing. “I sent it into a publishing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is offering more than 60 courses, trips, and special programs … Look at How It Matters" Oct. 6—"Rocks and Minerals Are a Valuable Economic Resource in Michigan" Oct. 20—"Childhood … Nov. 3—"Life Participation Approach to Aphasia" Nov. 17—"School Reform Isn't Complicated, It's Complex" For full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319

Three football Broncos earn chance to compete at next level

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… with NFL teams as undrafted free agents. Keenoy "I'm proud of these three seniors," says head coach Tim Lester . "We … native and finance major, excelled both on the field and off. As a Bronco, he earned All Mid-American Conference … invited Miller to their rookie minicamp. The Gull Lake High School graduate started his Bronco career as a walk-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53175

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… never worried her. She had a goal. "I needed to feel proud of what I was doing for myself and my daughters," Thompson … entrepreneurs and a business model built on the science of scent and memory. Her daughters Ava Thompson ('28) and … Thompson envision her own expansion strategy. Balancing school, children and building a business required …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

WMU earns national honors for service to transfer students

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… Michigan University has been recognized as one of the 40 top colleges and universities in the nation for … their path toward a bachelor's degree. WMU was the only school in Michigan selected for the National Transfer Honor … priorities. WMU will be honored along with such schools as DePaul, Ohio State and Marquette universities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31522

Preston Koslakiewicz’s call to service

Haworth College of Business

… putting your client’s best interests first, and because of that, I knew this major was designed for me.” … he says. While in his internship,  Koslakiewicz  found a valuable mentor in  Charles Zhang, the founder and CEO of Zhang … granted my opportunities if I sat back and only focused on school. A student must get involved with clubs and reach out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69891

Leander C. Jones obituary

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… on Leander C. Jones Dr. Leander C. Jones , emeritus professor of Africana Studies at Western Michigan University and a … was employed in various positions, including as a high school teacher from 1956 to1968, producer with the public TV …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453