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Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… Africa. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Trauma manifests in many ways. Tabitha Mpamira became fascinated with its complexities while working in … as an undergraduate at Western Michigan University. But it wasn’t until several years later when she was helping women …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… witnessed poverty firsthand. Dr. Dweepobotee Brahma "I was lucky, I grew up in a metropolitan city," she says. "But even within the city … who lived in slums. So, I had seen it all around me, and I wanted to work toward something that would improve the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684

Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'

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… 5, at the Williams Theatre on Western's campus. Donovan Wade, right, plays Dontrell's best friend in the production. … during the Middle Passage after being forced into enslavement. "We're telling this really important story of an … his roots and what that means. And telling it in a poetic way and in a musical way, in a magical way, is something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… Flynn on Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back to campus means back to work for thousands of student employees at … Student supervisors are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Ewa Urban , interim co-director of Career and Student …

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

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

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… Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision … been through a lot in his young life. At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). He endured a number … move. But finding an accessible home on the market proved nearly impossible. In an act of desperation, she turned to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Night Ranger, Hoobastank headline Greek festival

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… 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Live entertainment will include San Francisco rock band Night Ranger, who … in multiple entertainment realms, including the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" and hit videogame series "Rock … hit singles include "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away." The band released a full-length album, "The Reason," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/471

Human resource management student wins competitive scholarship

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… have a bright future tomorrow. Harmon of Saline, Michigan, was selected for the scholarship based on her … a resident assistant for WMU's Residence Life and Housing Services. Earning second place, as part of a team, in the … 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the organization has been the leading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56433

Exercise science students find their stride, combining passion for horses and healing

College of Education and Human Development

… through the exercise science program at Western and faculty member Julie Raedy , Czupski has formed a close bond with the horses and staff at the center. “I’ve always had a passion for horses, so I was really excited to … with the Cheff Center after volunteering there for service learning hours as part of a professional development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70336

‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way campaign

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… ‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way campaign … Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Every fall, the Bronco community comes together to support the places we live, work and learn. … From April 2024 to March 2025, UWSCMI generated nearly $25 million in local and regional impact. Through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/wmu-united-way-2025-campaign-launch

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new … the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians—to earn their teacher … 10 years. So, we need to think creatively about people who want to come back to this who are in schools already in some

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810