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… he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students. “I was … are typically recognized for things like designing and building structures, working to preserve the environment or … for five years. Before she passed away in 2014, the Lyths set up the Joyce Caylor Lyth Memorial Endowed Scholarship at …

… Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … Partners, the Western Michigan University alumna is a long way from her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. Strait talks … excited about learning. Real-World Experience Strait, left, sets up her STEAM Collaboration sculpture at an exhibition …

… traverse a sprawling gallery marveling at luminous screens displaying digital art, Avery McNew ’s eyes brim with excitement.    The students walk through the gallery they curated. “It’s so clear to me … ," says Willey. "We were up there drilling things in and setting up extension cords, all sorts of stuff. We got vinyl …

… human trafficking Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hounakey WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on … parents knew the community in which I was being raised didn't have the resources to get where I wanted to be," … in pain. She never really asked me questions. "I was so upset at her because every month when she came, I would say, …

… of the big leagues, working with a non-profit was not part of Gracie Shettler's original game plan in … Program and a 12-week internship at Kzoo LEADERs she discovered how to infuse her passion for sports with … Lead program. "The program instructors really tried to set us up for success, not only in the current internship …

… Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … compete against other schools to create memories I love and set myself apart as a leader.”  Schneider encourages other …

… a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think … "Walking in the line (at commencement), I was in disbelief that I had made it through; I graduated. I had a … and driven by purpose, our first-generation students set a high bar of achievement that makes the Bronco …

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Angel Morales has been working toward being an occupational therapist since he was little—he just didn't always have the words for his career path. As a kid, … my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is for me.'" Set to graduate Saturday, June 25 , with a master's degree, …

… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and compete with a solar car. Their goal remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources …

… two years writing his analysis, titled "The Fed and the Credit Crisis." The book, released in April by Lynne Rienner … a greater understanding of how and why the Fed reacted the way it did. "It was pretty clear and didn't take much … new lines of business and complex relationships that set up the crisis. Meanwhile, several other factors were …