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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

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an option? That is a question that many students … of uncertainty. “Lately, things have have felt anything but normal,” says first-year business student Jacob Myers . “I … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of … solely by women.  Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine devoting decades … the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into the history of The City of Four Flags Beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

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… Mailers Spotlight Series events as soon as they are announced. Season ticket holders have the opportunity for … the nation by the Financial Times. Zhang Financial is also known for its commitment to philanthropy, especially within … Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate … through the use of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality technology, the first self-contained, holographic computer. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008