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Recent News About Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University outlines winter closure policy for 2024-25
As winter approaches, Western Michigan University (WMU) has issued a reminder of its closure policy for the upcoming season.
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Grant supports reengagement of adult learners at Western Michigan institutions
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and The Kalamazoo Promise have been awarded a $620,000 grant from the Michigan Center for Adult College Success.
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WMU Sky Broncos secure third consecutive regional title
Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos, has once again secured the top position at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Championship.
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Western Michigan University approves faculty pay raises and benefit changes
Voting during a special virtual meeting on October 16, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved salary increases and adjustments to health care benefits and insurance for faculty represented by the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors (WMU-AAUP).
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WMU hosts Cybersecurity Summit with focus on network security
Western Michigan University is set to host its third annual Cybersecurity Summit on Wednesday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the WMU Student Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The event aims to bring together IT experts, educational partners, and security professionals to discuss best practices in cyber defense and increasing security.
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Western Michigan University trustees discuss faculty pay adjustments in special meeting
The Western Michigan University (WMU) Board of Trustees is set to hold a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 10 a.m. The agenda includes discussions on economic compensation, healthcare benefits, and insurance adjustments in the employee agreement with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors (WMU-AAUP). This meeting will be available for viewing via livestream at wmich.edu/trustees.
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Western Michigan University prepares for homecoming weekend festivities
Broncos are set to return to Western Michigan University for Homecoming and Family Weekend from October 25-27. The event promises a mix of football, family activities, and campus spirit. Students will start the festivities with Spirit Week from October 21-25, featuring tailgating, a flag football tournament, and a mini pumpkin giveaway.
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WMU partners with Discover Kalamazoo to open new interactive hub
Western Michigan University (WMU) and Discover Kalamazoo have collaborated to establish a new space on the first floor of the WMU Student Center. This area, named "The Corner," aims to strengthen ties between the university community and the Kalamazoo region.
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Western Michigan University partners with Detroit Lions for educational initiatives
Western Michigan University has entered into a three-year partnership with the Detroit Lions, becoming the team's official educational partner. The collaboration was celebrated at Ford Field during a Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Average cost of college went up for students in Kalamazoo County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 6.7% in Kalamazoo County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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WMU to honor faculty and staff at Fall Awards Celebration on October 11
Western Michigan University (WMU) will hold its Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11, to honor faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions in teaching, service, and scholarly work. The event will commence at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center.
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WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday to discuss key projects
Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees will meet at noon on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the WMU Student Center ballroom. The agenda includes several items such as WMU’s five-year capital outlay building project priority list, the University’s external audit, and a lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes and Environment’s U.P. Geological Repository in Gwinn, Michigan, for the WMU Michigan Geological Survey.
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84.1% of college applicants to Kalamazoo County's 7 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Kalamazoo County's seven universities admitted an estimated 84.1% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.
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Western Michigan University launches annual campaign with United Way
Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI). Launching Tuesday, Sept. 17, the campaign supports critical programs that benefit the greater Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson and Lansing regions.
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Western Michigan University fosters connection through Native American Student Organization's medicine garden
Under the hot August sun, Shabanaa Bush carefully ties bundles of sage freshly harvested from a bed in front of Western Michigan University's Floyd Hall.
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WMU alumnus Ivan Delgado represents U.S.A on international rugby stage
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University (WMU) exercise science alumnus Ivan Delgado, B.S.'21, M.S.'24, has gained international recognition by representing the Bronco men’s rugby club on the global stage. Delgado was one of 32 players selected nationwide to join the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) All-American team for the France-USA Rugby Centennial.
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Students explore careers at Western Michigan University's fall fairs
Western Michigan University (WMU) is facilitating connections between students, recent graduates, and potential employers through its fall 2024 career fairs. These events offer opportunities across various fields, with a new emphasis on digital marketing.
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WMU partners with PBL Works on project-based learning initiative
Savannah Xaver, an instructional designer with WMUx, presents at the PBL Works workshop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Holistic, experience-driven education is Western Michigan University's north star, and a pioneering new partnership will expand opportunities for students to gain resume-worthy experience.
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Department grants WMU $5M for advancing carbon capture technology
Western Michigan University has been awarded $5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management as part of a $44.5 million initiative to advance commercial-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage across the United States.
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Western Michigan University secures four awards at DownBeat's 2024 Student Music Awards
Western Michigan University's jazz studies program has secured four awards from DownBeat magazine in its 47th annual Student Music Awards. Two recent alumni and two small jazz groups received accolades in what is regarded as a prestigious competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest publications dedicated to jazz in the United States.