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From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… for their profession. "With the help of Western and our program, I've just moved into this new stage of life so … says Francés, she knew WMU's music theatre performance program would be the place to propel her to the success she … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration

W Magazine

… rare thing for students to get in their undergraduate program," says Dr. Kristina Lemmer , WALI’s advisor and … their CubeSat design, which they presented to some of the biggest aerospace agencies and companies in Albuquerque, New … collegiate teams accepted into the University Nanosatellite Program (UNP). Funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818

Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients

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… Rapids Community Foundation's (GRFC)   Challenge Scholars  program. WMU will offer two full-tuition scholarships per … year for students who participate in the Challenge Scholars program and attend Harrison Park School or Westwood Middle … Student Employment Services ,  Center for Academic Success Programs ,  Office of Student Transitions ,  Student Success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… projects are part of the Leadership and Business Strategy program, which Lepisto and McIver co-direct. The major is … management) and doing it collaboratively online.” The LBS program has used Microsoft Teams for several semesters to … before, and to push his problem-solving boundaries. “My biggest challenge is being forced to be creative with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… school teacher and recent graduate of the master’s degree program in literacy studies. That virtual classroom quandary … instruction in schools. However, the cohort completing the program in August 2020 became the first to take the capstone … blocks for everything else we do right now,” says Hinga, suggesting districts put more emphasis on making digital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

Memorial tree and plaque dedication ceremony held in honor of Dr. Ming Li

College of Education and Human Development

… of the college and implemented several innovative programs. “Dean Ming Li was a transformative leader of the … improved the quality of its teacher preparation programs, which have been consistently rated “Satisfactory” … of the establishment or revision of educator preparation programs, the assessment of program outcomes and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74923

WMU Chorale presents 'Heights and Depths'

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… the highs and lows of love, life, death and beyond. The program will open with Johannes Brahms’ "Warum" from his Op. … acceptance. The final piece on the first half of the program is Knut Nystedt’s "O Crux," a dramatic motet evoking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31565

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

International Student and Scholar Services

… and co-director of the Both Sides of the Fence study abroad program with Dr. Maureen Mickus , WMU associate professor of … inspired their interest in establishing a 2014 study abroad program in Mexico centered on migration issues.  As the 2016 … provided a significant grant for the first offering of the program in summer 2014 and the documentary. The Both Sides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258

Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future

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… for representatives from nearly two dozen university programs. One stands out in his memory: Kate Thomsen , … to offer Comer a scholarship and a spot in their acting program. He considered going somewhere closer to home but … and call home." A FOUNDATION TO FLOURISH Western's theatre program is nationally recognized for a reason. From the time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75482

WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids

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… Ionia streets in the city's Arena District and serves as a program to cultivate the next generation of engineers, … GRCC began using the space three days a week for its AMP program cohorts. In January, WMU will offer courses for a certificate program in integrated design and manufacturing. In addition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178