UNIVERSITY NEWS

WMU Approves Low Tuition Plan
"Our focus is on making sure our students are successful and keeping the quality education we offer affordable," said WMU President, John Dunn, when referring to the low increase in student tuition for the 2007-08 school year. On July 24, the WMU Board of Trustees adopted a tuition plan that will raise in-state tuition for the fall by just 6.4 percent and keep fees at their current rates. More

MI Elected Officials Still Contemplating Funding Change for Universities
As previously reported in this publication, Michigan's decision makers are considering a proposal that would create a separate funding pool for U of M, MSU and Wayne State. As they continue to work on state's budget for the next fiscal year, the possibility remains that this proposal could be adopted. Increasing the number of college graduates in Michigan is a key to the state's economic recovery and to do that the quality of all 15 of its universities must be maintained and protected. WMU alumni living in Michigan are encouraged to personally contact their local legislators and voice their opposition to two-tiered funding. More

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

WMU Online Alumni Community Going Strong
As members of the WMU Alumni Association, you benefit from access to the WMU Online Community. Not only does the community provide you with the means to stay connected and network with your fellow alumni, you can also maintain a personal profile as well as your own blog. You can join existing groups or request new ones online. When you register make sure to enter your last name and the ID# printed on your membership card, [[id_number]] including all zeros. Click here to register for the Online Community and take advantage of this great benefit today.

Alumni Event Calendar

Click on the event for more information or visit our events page. The 2007 Homecoming calendar will be updated regularly on our Web site so be sure to check the 2007 Homecoming page.

Math Professor's Article Recognized
A national mathematics organization presented an award to WMU Math Professor, Dr. Allen Schwenk, for a piece he wrote challenging the current method of determining class size, which he contends does not provide an accurate portrayal of the classroom experience. More

WMU Chapter Wins Torch Award
WMU's Alpha Lambda Delta has been recognized as one of the honor society's most outstanding chapters in the nation. The 2006-07 Order of the Torch award goes to chapters that have demonstrated excellence in the areas of programming, internal communication and campus visibility. More

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ATHLETIC NEWS

President Dunn Speaks at Preseason Practice
Speaking to the team on the third day of practice, Dr. Dunn told the team that both the University and community are proud of their efforts on the football field and their good work in the classroom. More

Tennis Honored for
Academic Success
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has announced its 2007 ITA Academic Awards. Both the WMU men's and women's tennis team were recipients of the awards. More

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