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Western Express 5/3/13

Western Express 5/3/13
Western Michigan University news and updates from around the web for April 26 - May 2, 2013. This week's campus photo features Read Fieldhouse decorated for the April 27 Commencement Ceremony. Shortly after this photo was taken, some 2,700 students became WMU Alumni. Three ceremonies were held throughout the day. See the 'Community News' section of this update for a gallery of commencement photos.

Congratulations and Welcome New Alumni!

WMU News

Students earn top honors in regional competition. Read more here.

Graduate students honored for research poster demonstrations. Read more here.

Business student wins one of six Adcraft scholarships. Read more here.

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day. Read more here.

Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award. Read more here.


Western Herald

Western Student Association Students Gather to Draft Student Bill of Rights. Read more here.



 WMU Athletics

4x800 squad crowned Penn Relay Champions. Read more here.

Three Former Broncos Sign as Undrafted Free Agents. Read more here.

2013 Men's Soccer Schedule Announced. Read more here.

Men's Tennis Draws #8 Kentucky in NCCA Tournament. Read more here.


Community News

Coming to WMU's York Arena: Justice for Maurice Henry Carter, featuring former professor Dr. Von Washington. Read more here.

WMU student lands dream job in Japan after six years of study. Read more here.

High school dropout to doctoral degree: WMU student has combination generosity and hard work to thank. Read more here.

WMU students celebrate graduation with mix of pride, relief, and appreciation. Read more here.

After 100 years, the WMU Dames are disbanding. Read more here.