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National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate … Tour on campus in August 2022 to publicly demonstrate how to disagree in politics without being disagreeable and … and grateful to Western Michigan University for recognizing my public service,” Upton said. “Representing Western and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival

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… Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tim Hagans KALAMAZOO—Grammy-nominated composer and trumpeter Tim Hagans will join the … honored with sponsorship by the Arts America Program and often tours as artistic ambassadors for the U.S. Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5353

R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary

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… R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spink … that was televised locally in the 1980s. His work was shown and aired in numerous WMU classes and often by cable access TV as well as by National Public Radio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065

Alumna transforms pain from spinal injury into works of art

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… Alumna transforms pain from spinal injury into works of art Submitted by … of the College of Health and Human Services building. The show is part of her [COLD+HOT] SERIES, which explores her … of a fire and other times she is sitting on a block of ice. Often it's a combination of both. "As a person with high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3697

Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion

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… Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion … the lives of millions of people," says Richardson. "As my research delves into how African-American women negotiate and navigate media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … "Knowing what needs to be done does not equal knowing how to move an institution or department toward that goal," … Beach says. "Because of that, change is slower than it should be. The ASCN steering committee consists of 20 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM … a future career in science requires," says Venter. "Too often our science students are trained to follow recipes, … I never worked with them." Andrew Simpkins, right, explains how his group created a painting from analysis of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

College of Health and Human Services

… Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching … his roots.  “The marching band added a great deal to my high school experience,” says Weir, an assistant … my future." "After receiving this scholarship, I realized how lucky I was to be able to continue what I loved in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Aidan Paciorek KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … in Chicago, National Association of Convenience Stores show in Georgia, and Natural Products Expo West in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… Student pursues public service with prestigious award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … National Park Boren applicants have to demonstrate how their area of study relates back to national security. … I hadn't had professors who encouraged me, who said, 'you should go experience the world,' I wouldn't have done a lot …

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