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From drought to discovery: WMU researchers team up to understand climate change resilience

College of Arts and Sciences

… one of the worst droughts on record.     “I personally was on the ground witnessing its impact on people I knew and … literally littering the roadsides for miles, going up to water points.”     Fast forward to 2017, Straight decided to … a needle in a haystack,” she says. “These are dispersed settlements; people live really far apart. It was a bit of a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/02/straight-ngo-anthropology

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… 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

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

… MSP post or facility.    Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten received an Award for Professional Excellence from the Michigan State … In April 2023, students helped detectives identify  Robert Waters , a 53-year-old from South Carolina, as the primary … law enforcement agencies." Broncos acquire a diverse skill set, including file organization, collaboration with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

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

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

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

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

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

Campus leader, future lawyer: Political science student builds case for success

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… degree in political science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was little,  Asa Hollingsworth has been fascinated by … the biggest driver of change, and that is something I've always wanted to be a part of," says the Farmington Hills, … Department of Attorney General the next summer. So it set off a chain reaction of meeting people and networking." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-political-science-asa-hollingsworth

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

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… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … separate bodies of work in dialogue with each other and to set a long-range research agenda centered on our common …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180