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Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success
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… Erin Flynn on Taylor Gaines, who will graduate from Western with a bachelor's degree in athletic training, has dreams of … for patients in need. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be … and eventually help families and children who were also struggling. She'll take a giant step toward that goal, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430
Students get involved in the community during Spring Staycation
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… in the community during Spring Staycation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's Spring Staycation runs … during the week of spring recess, March 3-7 , in Kalamazoo. Now in its second year, Spring Staycation is a five-day …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13819
Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program
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… chosen for teaching fellowship program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fellowship program places … rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural schools with teachers who offer both cutting-edge preparation and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125
Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits
College of Education and Human Development
… Senior Center (ESC) is a welcoming hub in the Kalamazoo's Northside for individuals aged 60 and over, offering a … opportunities, and classes. The center also provides guests with a breakfast and lunch program daily and distributes … be two stories and provide more accessible space for senior with disabilities. Additionally, the expansion would have a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776
WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years
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… WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years … murder of a Detroit woman. Watkins was sentenced to life without parole on April 15, 1976. According to the National … Worthy and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for working with her office to resolve the case. The prosecutor's office …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557
Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships
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… WMU students receive prestigious scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Once again, … of the Student-Athlete Advisory Board. "In an industry with a strong foundation of helping people, it was no … "As a graduate student, this scholarship will provide me with assistance to explore areas of study that will allow me …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328
Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource
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… weekly talks on water issues in the Great Lakes region, with a special focus on Kalamazoo, will begin Wednesday, … talks are free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Lee Honors College lounge … Lecture Series. It is the first of two parts of a series, with lectures this fall providing a broader perspective by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29638
Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend
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… Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Most offices will be closed in observance … through Sept. 2, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9016
'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist
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… senior showcase depicting her grandmother. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No. It's a word that has the power to change the trajectory … program also gave her the space to cultivate connections with her peers and expand herself creatively. Opolka's … Opolka developed her leadership skills as a LeadCorp intern with the Office of Student Engagement and got involved in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508
Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester
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… Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester Submitted by Anonymous (not … Institute of Arts. January Thaw is a free reception with refreshments and activities open to area residents who … trips and events. In addition, the Rev. Steve Charnley with Kalamazoo's First Methodist Church will take on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37257