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From classroom to credit union, Chloe Park invests in her future

Haworth College of Business

… the spring of 2022, business analytics student Chloe Park is on a path toward a bright future and successful career, … Before making her way to WMU Haworth, Park attended Kellogg Community College where she earned her associate degree. … Technology Association, she has gotten a taste of what the future holds for her.  “One of the most valuable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73126

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back to campus … about becoming part of a community, it's about finding out what your individual strengths are." SERVING UP SUCCESS … my school work. I can just wash them and try to remember what I studied." Nathan has learned the importance of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Longtime advocate, former trustee to receive Western honorary degree

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… made the recommendation to the board, noting Miller is a "notable champion of Western Michigan University" and his story, "based on a philosophy that persistence, … Administration in 1970 and his Juris Doctorate from what is now the WMU Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 1977. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66599

Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists

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… Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … , in the University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Cantus Femina opens the … slavery—even today. In Alexander's own words: "It's about what drives humans to control other people in such an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38182

Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action

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… action Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scientists have been sounding the alarm for decades, and the … Michigan University aims to shine a light on the growing issues and call for action throughout the month of March, … Philo , president of the Students for a Sustainable Earth. "What we do now affects not only us but our children, our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by Chris Hybels on Drs. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. … spring, the interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means necessary, we will do this in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Emily Bosak

First-Year Faces

… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “Academic all-star” is a phrase that comes to mind to describe Emily Bosak .  … and personal growth. “WMU has the resources of a bigger school, but it is small enough to make each individual … my ice packs through the entire process, the judges liked what I demonstrated,” she says. Bosak was one of 20 students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59608

Professor appointed to national teaching standards board

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… , serving as a member of the committee that will revise the Career and Technical Education Standards. Dr. R. Adam Manley , assistant professor of family and consumer sciences in the … well as reflect the National Board policy statement titled "What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do" and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9098

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

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… Documentary category. A record number of 1,538 total submissions were received this year for the entire competition. … his use of art to overcome them. "When I was thinking about what I wanted to do my documentary on, Johnson instantly … my work. She's definitely my favorite professor and biggest mentor." For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… informative, and that's why organizers say no one should miss Western Michigan University's 30th annual International … culture. "I see the benefit in celebrating diversity—what makes us unique—and celebrating what makes us similar," says Miguel Diaz , another member of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294