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Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… Nora Thomas . "Now she's succeeding and pushing me to do better, too." Calbert teaches a WIRE class. Thomas … says Calbert. "Bringing other kids, other agencies in, working together. It's about families. Let's help each … Story "We're so excited because we're getting to see how our programs over the past five years or so have had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… the Boren award. She did some basic studying in Waldo Library before she left and then hit the ground running … National Park Boren applicants have to demonstrate how their area of study relates back to national security. … Hang gliding in Rio Boren Scholarship recipients agree to work for the federal government for at least one year after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—On the field, junior Olivia Bainbridge learned how to keep her eye on the goal. Coming to Western Michigan … “Re-establishing the organization was an immense amount of work, but I know that it is going to be worth it for … "Create a balanced routine and find joy in what you’re doing!” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… of Chicago to a public research university in Kalamazoo, however, wasn't the easiest transition.  "My sophomore year … from his professors and growing in his craft.  Gayden's work is available on his website . "You can help others and … notice they’re treated differently than their friends who don’t look like them. The third movement explores the love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

W Magazine

… Kalamazoo, the project was nearly silenced by the crescendoing pandemic. Lockdowns forced recording cancellations in spring 2020, and the … “Also, I realized that a lot of my fellow musicians struggled because of the pandemic, so I tried to support them in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905

New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

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… University students have access to resume-worthy, network-building experiences while also benefiting businesses … Council has had over the last 12 years had something to do with a college student with a brilliant idea who wanted … Handshake, Western's job search tool. There are already dozens of positions posted with more than 35 Kalamazoo-area …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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… Flynn on An image captured on July 13, 2013, by satellite shows a dust storm blowing off the coast of Africa. (Image … and up the east coast of the U.S.. And the groundbreaking work completed by Zhu and his collaborators from California … model based on 19 years of data measuring hourly observed rainfall from satellites and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall

WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S.

Haworth College of Business

… what we have known for over 20 years—what we teach, how we teach it and the community we teach it in are top … report:  98% of sales and business marketing graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning … Sales Competition , a category in which WMU students have dominated for many years.  Learn more about the sales and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/sef2024

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… So when a new tool with the ability to completely upend how we think about writing presented itself, he felt … is going to influence the writing in the classroom or workplace, then I should explore it further and consider how … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… Associate Professor of Art Nichole Maury will exhibit her work "Passed On" at WMU's Kerr Gallery in the Richmond … through Friday, Dec. 12. For the exhibition, Maury explores how the stories we tell are purposefully incomplete. We … and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. For more information , contact Don Desmett at @email or (269) 387-2455. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528