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Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues

W Magazine

… Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. “We were just chatting about school, what they do for fun,” says Dakota McCracken, an economics … releases people into the organization’s care— sometimes to the tune of 700 per day. Most, says Bowen, are from … court dates), who were just granted asylum or who just got here from another country and were undocumented and were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

News

… workshops. The artwork will be displayed on colorful hexagons assembled into five geodesic domes, each measuring … more equitable and inclusive. "The Walker Institute does a lot of work on the racial and ethnic inequality that … from BigThink, they learned to communicate through art what they want others to know about themselves, their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

Prospective college students get financial aid help at campus event

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… maximize their college financial aid opportunities. College Goal Sunday , an event held from 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider … for Federal Student Financial Aid and submit it in time to ensure eligibility for maximum benefit. The free … all children reach their full potential. Additional support was provided by the C.S. Mott Foundation, the Lumina …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/132

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

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… than two pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The … efficiently, and this vision is aligned with ForeFlight's goal of making pilots more productive before and during … and graduate students all the advantages and resources that go with being one of the top 100 public universities in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Melissa Villaseñor

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… Bronco Card and $2 without. Melissa Villaseñor is a stand-up comedian, impressionist and singer. She has appeared on NBC's "America's Got Talent," Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" and at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9709

Student organization recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… the 2023-24 academic year. The chapter maintained their gold status, which means they are a top chapter in terms of … outreach and service activities. This is the 39th time the chapter has received the designation from the … Beta Alpha Psi's formation. Its mission is to inspire and support excellence through study and practice in accountancy, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/beta-alpha-psi-2024

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where he does research and design work on rocket engines as a … but basically we're charged with all new technology that goes into space and the security behind it, making sure that … "When I started getting involved in WALI, I started to see what I was learning put into action. That helped a lot," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

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… The fifth annual ceremony, which was offered for the first time virtually this year, honored the accomplishment of … from the world and your university,” President Edward Montgomery acknowledged for the ceremony. “Please know that we … being, of being included, of being respected regardless of what gender they are, regardless of what race they have, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research

College of Arts and Sciences

… his lab at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a child growing up in Iraq, interested in geology, science and biology, Dr. … crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries.”  During his time at Western, Hashim received a Schlanger Ocean Drilling … in the Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering category; receiving the Outstanding Student Presentation Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69146

Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field

W Magazine

… community service with athletic and academic achievement. "What he has done serving others off the field, along with … him and his teammates to use their influence for good. "They really push us to give back and also take … character and competition. "Jon maximizes everything he does. He's a joy to have on the team," says head football …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57295