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Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… life." But there would be plenty of growing in her future—not in fields but in living rooms across the country. Long … audition asked me where mine was," says Long, who didn't know how to play the instrument. "They were about to finish … and call it a day until I had interrupted. Sure, I don't know how to play the guitar, but I wasn't going to let this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11. … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… Anderson says. "Our students graduate with excellent knowledge of the content of their own disciplines, but what … any business and are able to navigate that successfully and not get thwarted from accomplishing their goals." The … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… of equity and inclusion. Today the University is announcing two major initiatives aimed at dismantling systemic … in an effort to demonstrate that hate and racism have no place among us." Information about how to formally submit … New workshops on power privilege and identity, microaggressions and cultural humility: The Office of Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes resume Monday, Jan. 12. KALAMAZOO, … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… It's just so cool to be in a space that other people will know about," says Cori Osterman , editor-in-chief of the … of the RSOs are in one space and we can talk to each other. Not only does it give us more visibility, but as student media, we can now showcase everything that everyone else is doing." "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two required program courses are offered in … I 2014 session. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College have joined forces to expand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… 'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at … owner Dana Sue in the hit Netflix series "Sweet Magnolias." (Courtesy: Netflix) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From "Steel Magnolias" on a small stage at Western Michigan University to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… for patients in need. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home paychecks, … and eventually help families and children who were also struggling. She'll take a giant step toward that goal, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430