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Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

W Magazine

… Crystal Lucas-Perry , BA '10, is taking that accomplishment up a notch, starring in two Broadway productions within a … "1776" revival—a production detailing the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence—Lucas-Perry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… partnering with the BLOCKS Club Initiative of Kalamazoo to support efforts to empower local youth. They will co-host … Justice is Friday, April 15 . Proceeds from the event will support the development of youth advocates in the community … poverty reduction, the impact of mass incarceration and disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline has always included a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home invasion and was shot in the head. He … "That's what carried me for a long time. So, when that euphoria fell away, I was already accomplishing so much that … at the associate degree level … and just worked my way up degree after degree. Now I'm here," says Parsons, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company

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… Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace … Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured the "Maximum Ride" book series featuring … always volunteering." While she enjoyed research, she struggled to find her passion in the theoretical sciences. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953

Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Sciences. The more than 4,000 solar panels that make up the solar garden are positioned around the college. "We … solar gardens offer community members an opportunity to support and invest in solar energy by subscribing to the … to install solar panels of their own an opportunity to support renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and curricula project intended … education.    By implementing a pre-test/post-test design, the project uses tests, surveys and questionnaires to … in Education) into introductory Spanish classes at WMU. Designed by a team of language education teachers and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… moves closer to the finish line. Among its many innovative upgrades, visitors will enjoy a new brewpub when it opens in … Before construction even started, the center was designed through the lens of institutional diversity and … feel welcome and comfortable—and that's both within the design and the programming," Terzino says. A large staircase, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… across the country, she hasn’t done it alone. She has the support of student organizations, internship opportunities … at WMU or involved in as much as I am without him. He has supported me every step of the way. From hyping up the Food … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… senior class of 6,313 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … to receive the prestigious R. Gene Richter Scholarship for supply chain management students, and an acclaimed operatic … Jacob A. Griffioen of Hartland, Wis. Integrated supply management— Hanna M. Downs of Novi, Mich. Management— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… Students participating in graduation exercises may reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678