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Work experiences shape student's future in public policy

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… WASHINGTON, D.C.—Graduates thrive in their fields because of the experiential learning opportunities offered at WMU. According to a recent survey, 68% of WMU … says Cheng, who grew up in China. "I chose WMU because the School of Public Affairs and Administration fits my research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043

WMU equestrian team member heads to national competition

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Stewart KALAMAZOO—A member of the Western Michigan University Hunt Seat Equestrian Club … The WMU Hunt Seat Equestrian Team competes in the IHSA all school year. Team members compete against 12 other Michigan and Canadian teams, including those from such schools as University of Michigan, Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15553

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… two college students in 2024. Involved in DECA during high school, Ferriell decided to continue participating at the collegiate level. DECA at WMU provides valuable hands-on experiences for students, including … “DECA at WMU has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally,” she says. “I took on a leadership position in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… 2018 and spring 2019 semesters at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, where she will be studying Portuguese. Wiley was selected as one of 221 Boren Scholarship recipients out of 794 applicants … after being introduced to federal public service in high school. "I realized immediately it was the career path I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663

Jerry Saltz

Humanities

… Yet over the years I’ve found myself returning to a handful of core ideas again and again. Art, in all its forms, raises … to get started or keep going. Even lifers like me. Some of the fears that block us are circumstantial: What happens if you didn’t go to school for this? (I didn’t.) What if you’re almost …

https://wmich.edu/humanities/jerry-saltz

Globally Engaged in Ghana

College of Arts and Sciences

… Engaged in Ghana Western Michigan University's Department of Chemistry electronics shop supervisor Sean Bashaw has had … his wife Connie Bashaw (retired scholarship assistant, WMU Office of Financial Aid), helped to raise funds used to … technology education at Okyeso Primary and Junior High School by donating five laptops. Not only did they purchase …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/globally-engaged-ghana

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more than therapy in dance: … Over the coming years, she participated in all types of dance forms and won awards in numerous dance … to start thinking about college, Tate talked to her high school counselor. She took a serious look at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… and dietetics  internship program, has received one of the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' … Food Co-op  and  teaching healthy eating habits to high schoolers  in the West Michigan Health Career Pipeline … community nutrition, food service management, wellness, and school food/nutrition. Upon completion of the program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… April and my back was against the wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of what was a big life … who grew up in Southfield, Michigan, had visited three schools. None seemed to fit, and he’d have to choose between … raving about their choice: WMU. To his surprise, the school also boasted the top sales program in the nation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

Frostic Reading Series teams with Theatre Kalamazoo for play festival

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… the festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, with a new piece of her work. A reception for the public will follow the reading of her play. She also will conduct a free workshop for local … her Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale University School of Drama under Paula Vogel. Her plays include "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21222