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Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film
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… Wilson , professor emeritus of Africana studies, served as historical consultant on the film. Titled "Up From the … of Muskegon, Mich. Wilson and civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory provide the national and historical perspective of the Great Migration, while musical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110
Director of executive education named for ISM program
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… Director of executive education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones … expert training for industry partners. "Initially, there isn’t any aspect of the program that I will not touch in … Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." In his new role, Jones will develop and implement a strategic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869
Food justice scholar to host day of events
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… KALAMAZOO—A day of events focused on food justice research is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 18 , on Western Michigan … All events are free and most are open to the public. No registration is required. Dr. Dorceta Taylor , professor at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974
Final East Campus configuration will preserve core of East Hall only
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on A community input session is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … for the new WMU Alumni Center , have made a final decision to focus renovation only on the original core of East … reflects national best practices, preserves the building's historic designation and incorporates a high level of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12501
Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established
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… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University full-time faculty, staff and administrators who have innovative ideas to help address the many …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925
WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar
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… and health. The Seita program, launched in 2008, is the nation's largest and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth. It is named for Dr. John Seita , a three-time WMU alumnus and a … Asked to identify the key benefit to the program, Williams is quick to single out the campus coach as critical to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026
Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors
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… University pilots captured first place in the collegiate division and fifth place overall in the women-only Air Race … of Mio and teammate Kelly Erdmann of Southfield finished the more than 2,600-mile course June 19 to 22 against … a WMU team placed in the top spot for the collegiate division was 2005 when it also placed eighth overall. "The 2018 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841
Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… traffic and safety for the Kent County (Michigan) Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and … for Transportation Engineers. “These motivated and inquisitive students are committed to excellence in their … students received three of the six scholarships awarded this year. All WMU recipients are studying civil engineering …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702
Graduate dreams of her next steps
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… steps Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Maruj Jamal, B.S.E.'22, is excited to be pursuing a career in chemical engineering … But Western will always have a place in her heart. "WMU is like my second home, and I love it," she says. KALAMAZOO, … time with employees at Armstrong, WMU power plant and Kellogg’s. As her dream materializes, Jamal keeps her goal at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68624
Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future
Haworth College of Business
… Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Justin Scott is ready to begin the next chapter in his career story with a master's degree in cybersecurity. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71284