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Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its partnership with the … 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, UWSCMI’s efforts resulted in nearly $24 million in local and regional impact. Learn more …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… exhibit Submitted by Chris Hybels on Covell sews together different patches of hemp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The use of hemp in America's fashion industry has a complex past. While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises

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… Carley Ness received the Military Officer Association of America Award. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … of your hard work and dedication,” says Eubanks. “In my nearly 19 years in the Army, this was one of my proudest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… MODA vice president, models for Kannon Lynch's horror-themed fashion line. Model Layla Doyle poses using a hand fan. …  models a dress covered in flowers. Model  EfeDaniel Evwaraye  shows off an animal print look. Designer Laura … annual spring fashion show on  Friday, April 5 , the Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) registered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support

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… Geological Survey at Western Michigan University has been awarded $500,000 from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new state budget for its ongoing research in statewide … less than 7% of the state to provide this important scientific data to manage and protect our natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873

Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on "What you know" enhances any resume and "Who you know" can also be a positive factor in a job … Once back on the college's Battle Creek campus, Bos was on the dispatch team where he learned the nitty-gritty of how a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/bos

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… Alysia Baznik will facilitate the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school … she has been able to increase the number of sophomores attending class full-time by 14% for those attending class 90% of the time or …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence … of Business has really amazing professors, tutors and mentorship opportunities that support students' academic … he learned in class to challenges within the industry. “I was a demand generation intern, focusing my efforts on …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

State association honors Spanish faculty member

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… State association honors Spanish faculty member Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Braun … of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from the Michigan World Languages Association—MIWLA. … WMU, he taught all five levels of Spanish for 12 years at nearby Portage Northern High School and implemented the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899

Richmond Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition by South African artist Naomi van Niekerk

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… by South African artist Naomi van Niekerk Submitted by Brandi Engel on A print from Naomi van Niekerk's exhibition … from the idea of archiving and making a residue of ephemeral performances and films created across the past five … piece. “My interest in slowing down and decomposing movement dates back to my training as a puppeteer. I recall a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71134