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Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… state. "Knowing that my rides are part of a larger group and purpose (gives) me extra incentive to go on longer … "I feel like for those of us who are engaged in the waking-up process of our role in all of this, that's a big next … years ago as a young high school student at a vocal camp in upstate New York. Through his coaching, she realized she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… firsthand. Dr. Dweepobotee Brahma "I was lucky, I grew up in a metropolitan city," she says. "But even within the … "You get to influence policy, you get to see policy making up close and provide your input. It's very exciting." It's an opportunity made possible, she says, by the support she received from WMU's Department of Economics. "The …

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

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl Submitted by Erin Flynn on Courtesy: Getty Images … the ad and it’s easy to see how brands could easily spend upwards of $10 million on just one commercial.  Stars like … the hottest categories this year. BMW—with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Zeus, the god of lightning—and Kia—with an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

WMU offers on-campus summer reading event for families

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… of finding buried treasure. The book is about making up one’s mind and follows a visit by a brother and sister to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25681

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Korey Force on CELCIS Conversation Circles are designed to help international students make connections with … by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.  Sign up for a weekly update    January 2018 opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44290

From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place

Haworth College of Business

… attending university in a different country. With the support and inspiration from his family, Hernandez is … Series (SPuRS) Director, Danielle Field , has been the biggest help for my sense of belonging at WMU Haworth. She has … projects that meet the needs of client organizations and designs, tests and improves data collection tools such as …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community

Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western

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… snowmobiles, quads, all that stuff," says Durham, who grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. "I enjoy the speed. I enjoy the … Student Organization (RSO) that challenges students to design and build a racecar, secure sponsorships and ultimately … SAE) has been a fantastic chance to make friends, design some awesome stuff and compete in a racing series all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… Team. As an administrative assistant, he prepared medical supplies for medics administering the vaccine to community … Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae feels privileged to do. While growing up in Nigeria, his opportunities were limited and the future … because a lot of things were happening around me growing up," he says. "I have always asked questions about why …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

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… changing environments." She decided engineering might be up her alley, along with a change of scenery. Bular toured a … when we found manufacturing, I jumped into it. I wasn't struggling anymore; I was powering through like 18 credit hours … and Daimler in Kentwood, Michigan. "(Western) really set me up with all the resources I needed to be prepared to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… education, the Broncos Lead Internship Program wrapped up its inaugural summer session with dozens of success stories. The program supported paid internships for 89 Broncos at 40 employers … 12-week program paired students with nonprofits and startups as well as minority-owned and small businesses—employers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460