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Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II
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… these are my brethren." Remy James , who will graduate with her master's degree in counselor education from Western … Channel and got torpedoed." More than 700 of the 2,000 American soldiers on the ship, which had been deployed to fight … being knocked out of his bunk and the sergeant saying, 'Get your life jackets.' Those jackets ended up being a commodity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830
AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… “While it is exciting to envision a future of harmony, with people and machines collaboratively solving complex … there are unknown variables,” says Fong. “Many things can potentially go horribly wrong.” And to address the … is potentially taking us. We need to be informed, so we can contribute meaningfully to debate surrounding the broad …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education
WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics
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… Department of Economics. Since 2016, WMU has partnered with Michigan State University to offer an innovative … in economics doctoral degrees and professions. The American Economic Association's Summer Training Program and … awarded to underrepresented minority scholars in economics can be attributed to the summer program. Summer training …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730
WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center
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… Anonymous (not verified) on East Hall, circa 2006 KALAMAZOO—With the proposed private development of Western Michigan … to ‘save something, or lose it all.’ We’ve decided we can wait no longer, and it is of paramount importance to our … demands of a great university. Their conclusion is that we can and should revitalize East Hall and make that beautiful …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415
Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award
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… honoring Western Michigan University alumna Marin Mazzie with a special posthumous award for her leadership and … so many important roles, and then being so public with her cancer battle and being so inspirational to so many as … D. Terry Williams , professor emeritus of theatre at WMU. "You always want your students to have a role model in mind. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… Big Apple for fall New York Fashion Week. NEW YORK—Packed with fashion icons, up-and-coming designers and celebrities, … in 2021. Preparing to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at … health in the fashion industry. "We learned about keeping yourself in check when things get busy and stressful and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Julia Haas will graduate with a bachelor's degree in industrial and entrepreneurial … says. "It was great to come in with our ideas, what we know can be feasible, and get their input on how to make products … design change, or if it was misused by the customer, how can we avoid that so it doesn't happen in the future?" This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410
Comedian Jen Kober coming to Bernie’s Thursday
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… Ballroom at Western Michigan University. Admission is $1 with a Bronco Card ID and $2 without. Doors open at … Kober appeared on ABC TV's "Happy Endings" in 2011, and she can be seen on season eight of the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She played LoQuacious Jones in the MTV …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/253
Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… Indigenous hip-hop artist who is providing students with unique experiences across a multitude of educational … and Activism; Electronic Music Techniques; and Native American History and Culture. His classes are open to all … arts and acoustics in 2014. Since then, Waln has been gigging, touring and presenting full time. Indigenous …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence
Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace
Haworth College of Business
… ensuring that all undergraduate business students graduate with the career readiness competencies desired by employers. … they begin their job searches. "Don’t settle for less than you are worth," she says. "Find an employer that prioritizes … to improve when we have access to ideas from everyone and can communicate openly about when we need help." Inclusivity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861