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Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

News

… all facing a difficult time. While we shelter in place, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the world and your university,” President Edward Montgomery acknowledged … your talents to us. Please don’t stop amazing the world with your gifts.” This year’s keynote speaker was Marzieh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour … a field trip. This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors,” with the camp focused on reading, writing, Burmese language … the importance of thinking about a career early and what you need to do to get there,” he says. “We talked about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… prompted the duo to create a home for them at WMU, with valuable construction assistance from student employees Zachary Smith and Cameron Youngs. Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator … populations strong and healthy." Although bee houses can be placed just about anywhere, it's necessary to have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… personally congratulating tens of thousands of graduates with a proud handshake as he presented their WMU degrees. … He's helped make this University a place where students can truly learn and grow, somewhere people can be passionate … Fountain Plaza with EJ's aunt, Kim Watson, at far right. “You’re always proud when your kids graduate,” the president …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… camp that provides a free summer camp for more than 50,000 youth in the Kalamazoo County area. The camps target … and leadership development types of programs. And so with the students from TRIO FESP, we spent a day doing some … yourself and that often you will not know what you can truly accomplish until you at least try. You may truly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… She was told she had been approved, but that Hurricane Sandy had caused a delay in notifying the winners. "The … creative writing fellowships since 1967, providing writers with the time and freedom to pursue their craft. More than … and recreate the experience of living life. "Writing gives you the privilege of living twice."     Contact: Mark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

High-energy fundraiser planned for campus United Way campaign

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… , for Western Michigan University's United Way campaign. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to build a … Phi Epsilon Kappa, the professional fraternity for students with majors within the Health, Physical Education and … on making a gift , contact @email . Contributions can be made as one-time donations by cash, check or credit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2602

Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique

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… Sindecuse Health Center. "Using small trees and whips gives you more bang for the buck," Gooch told the assembled crowd. "You can buy 600 of them for roughly $1,000 or four or five … include birch, aspen, white pine and walnut trees along with a mix of shrubs. Signature tree for 2019 As in past …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53340

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… by Abbie Griffith on Megan Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you type in #community into TikTok, Instagram or your … like that,” she says. “I want to make a positive impact with the campaigns I work on. I love how advertising can affect people in different ways, and I enjoy that it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033

Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… left, and Alayna O'Connell will represent WMU in the American Trombone Workshop's National Solo Competition. … "This is the Army Band's home. It's built up on a hill and you overlook Arlington National Cemetery," says Steve … see the U.S. Capitol off in the distance." Rubbing elbows with top brass in the field is just one of the perks that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182