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Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… a degree in music theatre performance and a minor in family science. Her graduation regalia includes a stole … to Western Michigan University that she saw the possibility of making it a career and using it as a vessel for change. … and have been raised to be a hard worker," she says. On top of financial strain, she dealt with the emotional turmoil of

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

Top seniors to be honored as 2018 Presidential Scholars

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… This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 5,437 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is … a keynote address by Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU. Also making remarks will be Dr. Suzan F. Ayers , … scholars also includes a woman majoring in aviation flight science as well as aviation maintenance technology who is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45881

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… on This post is authored by Ryder Patzuk-Russell, author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . Read along as he relates … project No. 2022/45/P/HS3/02670 co-funded by the National Science Centre and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… $5,000 awards go to students who are in their final year of studying accountancy at a Michigan college or university. Rahjes and Tanade will be pursuing a fifth year of accountancy study at Western in order to earn the Master of Science in Accountancy.  “I felt ecstatic when I received …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade

Celebrating 20 years of MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary

University Libraries

… Celebrating 20 years of MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary Submitted by Angela Brcka on … its 20th anniversary year. Growing from a network of 12 libraries to over 435 participating libraries is a …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/03/melcat-20-years

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant … Mich—In a year marked by significant competition among nonprofit initiatives, one small but mighty program stood … innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from the  Kalamazoo Community …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for Transportation Engineers, Tim Haagsma, director of traffic and safety for the Kent County (Michigan) Road … engineering in WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The winners Sam Hall Sam Hall , from Richland, … a Ph.D. in civil engineering at WMU. She received her Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Ardhi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… for  multilingual learners who now represent a third of her students. Through a new funding source, she is … quality instruction in teacher preparation programs at the bachelor's and master's degree levels as well as a master's … will enroll in WMU’s workforce education and development bachelor’s or master’s degree program. The state of Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Senior engineering design projects showcased Tuesday

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… vehicle for students or maintenance workers; and design of a personal light jet that lowers costs of a propeller-driven aircraft will be among the projects … April 17 , at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on WMU's Parkview Campus. The event is free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/335

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… printer. Laura Argentati, fashion design student and winner of Western's 2024 New York Fashion Week Competition, … fashion suite for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences that connects its computer, construction and design … Commission (TAPAC) during a site visit in 2021. Western's bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534