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WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants
News
… Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving the way for several exciting new initiatives as it celebrates 50 … but we make sure our work is relevant to almost anyone who wants to know more about evaluation—why it matters, how it … fall, the center plans to continue to offer a comprehensive set of self-paced online courses to meet the demand for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086
LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… graduating from Western Michigan University, achieving an award-winning career as a journalist and then returning this … one’s voice as an opinion writer. He also hopes to raise awareness that the field of journalism is viable and … I just want to make sure I do good quality work and set a good example for my son and communities.” For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year
College of Arts and Sciences
… master’s thesis book in class and at the time I thought ‘no way,’” says Wehrwein, who went on to earn bachelor’s and … master’s degrees in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues … education, this consortium of educators developed a set of recommended curriculum guidelines for undergraduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144
Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award
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… piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Midea KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A prestigious award could help a Western Michigan University dance student … Midea recorded her testimony from Nassar's trial and set it to music, choreographing a moving piece about her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188
Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo
News
… who earned a master's degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make … shops and restaurants as well as several food trucks that set up at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market and other events … bike at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. "Whether it be the water trails or hiking trails or biking trails, people love …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810
Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage
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… his stage Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade is ready to take on the world after graduating with a … butler, a hip-hop-loving best friend— Donovan Boursiquot Wade has played them all during his time at Western Michigan … Niemi , technical director and shop supervisor. He built sets, moved equipment and put in countless hours of sweat …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot
Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities
News
… Concilio, I can really relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my class through elementary; I had … me know I have a voice and I have the ability to do what I set my mind to do. Because of the support system, I ran for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907
Bronco buoyed by business success boosts next generation of influencers
W Magazine
… companies like Amazon and Lexus and personalities like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Alicia Keys and even Khaby Lame, … His family moved to Kalamazoo from Zimbabwe when he was 7, looking for better opportunities. When he was in … down while he was in college. The challenges could have set him off track, but throughout his journey, he found …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/tinashe-chaponda-influencer-marketing-forbes-30-under-30-alumni-profile
University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season
Theatre
… season featuring cowboys, drag queens, the best of Broadway, stage adaptations of movie favorites and more. This … "Almost, Maine," Sept. 21 through Oct. 7 In this heart-warming play by John Cariani , nine cleverly connected love … film tells a tale of love, hope, politics and revenge set against a backdrop of a lawless society. "The Dancing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385
Engineering student eases University scheduling process
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… eases University scheduling process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling … the electrical, how they do the flooring, the carpeting. It was new and exciting for me.” Olimat came to Facilities … collaboration across the department. Olimat and Lynn set up the platform and created a malleable master schedule …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213