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Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo County will take an in-depth look at bias when it holds its annual diversity program … Wednesday, April 10 , in Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University. For the county's 21st annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… through film Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Lusike Mukhongo is … their stories and provide film students with a new outlook on non-fiction video production. “For a very long time, … interviews with seniors to explore what a "life well lived" looks like to them. “It’s been amazing to see how students …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… that being smart is an “A” on an assignment. But at Western, it's more than that. It’s using one's smarts to … He also competed in rugby. When it came time to look at colleges, Backe searched for a place where he could … in the MAC Championship. “I went on college visits before Western, but as soon as I came here, I knew this is where I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… Kalamazoo, Michigan native Steven Widger , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his … of experiences within BP’s midstream operations. I’m looking forward to taking on complex work for the company …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… for nurturing his lofty ambitions. “When I arrived at Western, I decided it was time for me to start my life … where somebody can close or open a door,” Singh says. “You look back and you remember the people who do these things. … in so often, especially not for some random kid who came in looking like a college dropout,” he continues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP

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… Remzi Seker KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following a national search, Western Michigan University has named Dr. Remzi Seker as its … to growth in undergraduate engagement in research." "We look forward to Dr. Seker helping us to level-up our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67867

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will launch a comprehensive … start Monday, March 18, and run through Friday, April 5 . "Western Michigan University has a distinguished record of … Your voice matters. Join me in taking the survey—we look forward to your feedback." Confidential and anonymous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University student entrepreneur Payton … $10,000. The award recognizes students in Starting Gate, Western Michigan University’s business accelerator, and … who not only establish viable businesses but who look beyond themselves to motivate and move teams of people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—For Audrey Cripps , a special education major at Western Michigan University, family has always been … it came time to choose a career path, she didn’t have to look any farther than her family for inspiration. Her … great-grandmother, Margaret Caul Parmeter , also attended Western when it was still a teacher’s college. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years ago, Sam Dunlap , Western Michigan University's first black student athlete, … the WMU campus, and throughout Dunlap's playing career at Western, Waldo and football coach William Spaulding worked … Stadium's Bill Brown Alumni Center and included both a look at state-of-the-art football facilities and the team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627