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WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications
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… research and creative activity advance the frontiers of knowledge and create new patents and companies. We combine … with excellent athletics and a great college town. It’s no wonder nine out of 10 of our graduates are employed … which we can be proud, the world has changed around us. We now find ourselves swimming against the strong currents of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998
Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'
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… Scott Jacobs . The Western Michigan University alumnus may not be a superhero himself, but his super editing skills … on the hit Disney+ series "WandaVision," an "Avengers'' spinoff based on Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff and … it combined my previous love of playing video games and technology … with my love for theatre and acting." Jacobs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090
WMU to break ground on economic-development engine
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… WMU to break ground on economic-development engine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The region's newest job …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
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… Inventor. This 20th century renaissance woman may not have made it to the moon, but Dr. Merze Tate's resolve … University's brightest stars. Fueled by a thirst for knowledge and boundless ambition, she became the first Black … later become WMU—in 1927. But the road to get there was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an African …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award
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… expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy studies will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… from the film script of "Men in Black." But there are no sleek black suits among the ranks of the United States Space Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to protect America's interests in … doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
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… the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died … for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the … "With all of these experiences I've gotten, I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822
Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare
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… the Historic Passage of Obamacare." He will provide the keynote address before a panel of experts discusses methods for … to achieve the passage of the Affordable Care Act. "I am honored to share my story during this important discussion in … right. All I ask is you do it based on policy reasons and not based on political reasons. The policy decisions are no …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400
Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize
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… This year's recipients— Drs. Wendy S. Beane , Elena Litvinova and Fahad Saeed —are generating new knowledge and real-world solutions to advance such areas as … for the University as a whole, the recognition is a high honor. Beane Beane With her $800,000 CAREER award grant, Beane …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181
WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College
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… facility transfer to Lake Michigan College Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Southwest building entrance KALAMAZOO, … of online and in-person format that has become the norm. LMC will gain the physical space it needs to grow and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776