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Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a … she chose WMU because it "had a reputation for being the best." The opportunity to work with athletes at camp is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

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… southern regions of the United States and visit some of the best colleges and universities in the country, including … . TRiO Upward Bound Program June 27-Aug. 11 —conducts a year-round … available. Register by Tuesday, June 14 at wmich.edu/startinggate/camps . Find more information by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $60,000 each over … rugby program for high school boys. His team of the best Illinois players competed against teams from other … of the National Honor Society, Lutz has training in stage rigging, advanced sound design and stage combat and earned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Gill brought in her sister, Cal (Gill) Street , and her best friend Betty Kelley —both still in high school. … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The … traveled from across the country for a month with the biggest artists of the day— Diana Ross was Street's roommate. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $50,000 each over … in 2013 of the District Honor Band, a grouping of the best musicians from the mid-Upper Peninsula. In track, she … for the 2013-14 season. Crum volunteered at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, serving as junior counselor for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most … is a graduate of Harper Creek High School who attended Kellogg Community College. She majored in accountancy as well as … Scholarship, the most prestigious honor the University can bestow on an incoming freshman. Following graduation, Carpp …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $60,000 each over … summers and has managed the store with other workers, logging about 40 hours a week. Lindsay M. Gubow Lindsay M. … She also volunteered throughout high school with Best Buddies and Special Olympics and during summers with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most … attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College as well as Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. She is majoring in … academic career, absorbing as much knowledge as possible to best serve her future clients. Bay City Amanda S. Calcutt is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545