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How many Gull Lake Community Schools students were considered ready for college in 2022-23 school year?

Gull Lake Community Schools ranked the 68th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2022-23 SAT.

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 23, 2024

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Schoolcraft Community Schools students held the 51st highest rank statewide in college readiness in 2022-23 school year

Schoolcraft Community Schools ranked the 51st highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2022-23 SAT.

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 22, 2024

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Were Portage Public Schools students in 2022-23 school year ready for college?

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 21, 2024

Portage Public Schools ranked the 47th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2022-23 SAT.

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Vicksburg Community Schools students ranked the 45th highest statewide in college readiness in 2022-23 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 20, 2024

Vicksburg Community Schools ranked the 45th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2022-23 SAT.

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Governor Whitmer reappoints trustees to Western Michigan University's board

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 19, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed Kelly K. Burris and James L. Liggins Jr. to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees for new eight-year terms, extending their service until December 31, 2032.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 61.1% of Calhoun County's student body in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 14, 2024

In Calhoun County schools, 61.1% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2023-24 school year.

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20,352 white students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 13, 2024

In Kalamazoo County schools, 59.5% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2023-24 school year.

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WMU Board of Trustees to assess President Montgomery ahead of retirement

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 11, 2024

Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 12, at noon in the Heritage Hall ballroom.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Calhoun County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 7, 2024

There were 2,010 multiracial students enrolled in Calhoun County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Kalamazoo County Education: 3,586 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 6, 2024

There were 3,586 multiracial students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Western Michigan University announces winter recess schedule for campus offices

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 4, 2024

Most offices at Western Michigan University will be observing the winter recess from December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025.

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WMU prepares for fall commencement with over 1,100 degrees awarded

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 3, 2024

Western Michigan University (WMU) is set to confer over 800 bachelor's degrees, more than 250 master's degrees, and over 60 doctoral degrees at its upcoming commencement ceremonies.

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Calhoun County Education: 80 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 23, 2024

In Calhoun County schools, 0.4% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2023-24 school year.

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Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.3% of Kalamazoo County's student body in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 22, 2024

There were 115 American Indian students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Kalamazoo Literacy Council celebrates 50 years with annual symposium

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 20, 2024

Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) are set to host an annual symposium celebrating literacy.

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Western Michigan University awards Operation Hat Trick scholarship to veteran student

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 20, 2024

Western Michigan University (WMU) has awarded the Operation Hat Trick Visible and Invisible Wounds of War Scholarship to Liz Powers, a senior pursuing a degree in English literature and language.

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Western Michigan University outlines winter closure policy for 2024-25

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 18, 2024

As winter approaches, Western Michigan University (WMU) has issued a reminder of its closure policy for the upcoming season.

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1,808 Hispanic students enrolled in Calhoun County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 16, 2024

There were 1,808 Hispanic students enrolled in Calhoun County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 2,939 Hispanic students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Grant supports reengagement of adult learners at Western Michigan institutions

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 14, 2024

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.