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WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor
Student Affairs
… staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on (L-R) … Sydney Knott, Aidan King, Lucie Grippe and Dan Hubble with their IBS Media Award for Best Audio Drama in New York … Conference in March. WIDR’s nominated material competed with over 3,000 entries from 100 schools at the annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005
Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars
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… science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read a … Davis’ schedule. An honors student who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, she’s managed … to learn to adapt to juggling or managing a lot on my plate without the experience that Western Michigan University has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59084
In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight
Haworth College of Business
… KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After graduating from Western Michigan University, Jacobi Wright, B.S.’22, is back as a graduate … his second year in the MBA program, Wright’s relationship with education has evolved. “As I pursue my graduate degree, … to be in classes where students are going more in depth with subject matter and everyone is engaged through …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876
Alumna is again a finalist in Doritos Super Bowl ad contest
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… a finalist in Doritos Super Bowl ad contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dixon and Kasprzak with the stars of the "Road Chip" commercial spot (Photo … year, "Road Chip," and her entry last year were created with her boyfriend, Tyler Dixon, who she met while both were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4341
First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… immigration law Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizbia Capula plans to attend law school and build on the foundation she … be told that they do belong and they are seen and valued within our community." The support and guidance she received … has empowered her to become that voice. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in legal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity
Haworth College of Business
… Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into … computer science before finding that her capacity to work with numbers was an inroad to a future in finance. “Entering … fields of study, but my skills in analysis and math, paired with my passion for uplifting my community for generational …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085
Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show
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… Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show Submitted by Anonymous (not … bandleader and composer Paquito D'Rivera , who performed with Gold Company last November in Miller Auditorium. … the new "Jazz Masters at Miller" series, shared the stage with Gold Company and the University Jazz Orchestra. A funny …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/179
WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution
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… ever for a public higher ed institution Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Visionary Western Michigan … higher education and experiential learning affordably within reach for many who might not otherwise attain their … equity and inclusion into our medical school, not just with our students but with our faculty, residents and staff. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413
Business professor earns national student impact award
Haworth College of Business
… professor earns national student impact award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stamper KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … overcome, consistency of chapter quality and involvement with local SHRM activities. The WMU chapter has experienced substantial growth in membership with Stamper at the helm. Additionally, student leaders have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60498
Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit
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… partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by Erin Flynn on … complicated history." Perkins is now working in partnership with Dream of Detroit , a nonprofit focused on revitalizing … Muslims and African Muslims in the area. In collaboration with community activists, residents and digital media …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682