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Where will pursuing your passion take you?
Where will pursuing your passion take you?
Dr. Merze Tate with her bicycle at Oxford University
Merze Tate College is an alliance of services, units, and departments that exist to help empower every student to reach their highest potential and provide them with ways to seize success, thrive in all dimensions of their well-being, and lay the foundation for a prosperous future.
Dr. Merze Tate was a dynamic trailblazer who bravely defied systemic injustices, challenged cultural expectations, and found ways to overcome barriers as she forged her own path toward success. As a teacher, journalist, author, inventor, and advisor to world leaders, she shared her knowledge and used her connections to uplift others, help them discover their potential, and amplify their voices.
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Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared Monday, Feb. 6, Dr. Merze Tate Day in Michigan, honoring the barrier-breaking Western Michigan University alumna who was a teacher, journalist, author, world traveler and adviser to world leaders.
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High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) have joined forces in a two-year dual-enrollment partnership to support high school students interested in entering the integrated design and manufacturing fields. Through this partnership, GRPS students can complete a WMU undergraduate certificate at no out-of-pocket cost.
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Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life experiences. With all of her globetrotting, Ward has decided the best place to develop her passion into purpose is at Tate's alma mater in her hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan. A fourth generation Bronco, she admits she initially thought about bucking the family tradition when it came to college.
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