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Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab
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… Lab is positioned to help organizations understand the assets and needs of the people participating in the programs … and write reports, among many other tasks. Along the way, they develop skills in critical thinking, cultural … finance and leadership and business strategy, explains, “I want to go into investment banking. I appreciate being able …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006
Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay
W Magazine
… Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay Submitted by Erin Flynn on Crystal Lucas-Perry is now a Broadway veteran with two productions under her belt. (Photo … run at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "Having her as part of this journey just brings …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836
Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success
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… lead presentations that inform industry leaders. "I was able to go to a nursing conference and was the only student there. I was surrounded by people who … Michigan. "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success in our field." That success is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401
Week of international activities to focus on health worldwide
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… during its observance of International Education Week, set for Monday through Saturday, Nov. 12-17 . Numerous … Education Arne Duncan. "By putting children on the path towards a healthy future," Duncan says, "we give them every … Dominican Republic and learn about their rich culture and way of life during this gathering hosted by the Dominican …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2743
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
W Magazine
… Spending time in these rural communities, the volunteers set up their tax centers and worked up to 14-hour days. … graduate Will Roosien , BBA ‘24, says the experience was enlightening. “Visiting the area was very eye opening,” … by using food waste from WMU’s Valley Dining Center prep kitchens. The food that is grown benefits the Essential …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind
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… Flynn on Parsons, left, developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home … how these people get certified, what type of standards we set and be a symbol of the actual population they're working …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537
Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition
Haworth College of Business
… by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Kyle Wade, Ali Bultynck, Samantha McGrath and Alden Wichman … Troy, Michigan, Samantha McGrath of Canton, Michigan, Kyle Wade of Marshall, Michigan, and Alden Wichman of South Lyon, … of the strategies used in real life. This is what set us up for success in the competition,” she says. RISING …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334
Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops
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… kiln inside Western Michigan University's Kohrman Hall, awaiting a dayslong firing. A whimsical creation whipped up … Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum in Stockholm, … got some better kilns than my own studio. It's a great setting, great artists, highly skilled people. It's fun!" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
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… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … a master’s degree from WMU in industrial engineering. “They wanted to come here but it was still hard. I couldn’t even … years. Many kids aged 8 or 9 have never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617