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Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… lives. Breyana Wilson chose Western Michigan University because of the impact her middle school English teacher, … I was able to take classes in creative writing and African and African American studies—topics that I enjoy and … system, which she first found as a first-year student struggling to make the transition from high school to college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday

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… Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday Submitted by … for purchase. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for those in groups of 10 or more, … for the rights of her people and was finally forced into exile in 1981. Over time, Tum became the world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344

WMU lauded for value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking

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… by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The methodology is designed to "ask not what colleges can do for you, but what colleges are doing for the … "We incorporate all of this new information, and more, into this year's rankings, marking the single biggest change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34557

Deadline for service-learning awards approaching

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… forms are available at wmich.edu/servicelearning . Anyone can make a nomination by submitting a form to @email . Three faculty members, three students and three community members will be … at @email or (269) 387-2155. Contact: Tonya Durlach March 5, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/190

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… weather, wind, terrain and airplane performance into their calculations. Then, they hit the skies. "My … aviators, we have a fantastic program that trains pilots to be the most precise and accurate they can be, regardless of whether it is a competition or not." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Mich.—Building an understanding of different cultures can be entertaining as well as informative, and that's why … "The Malaysian Student Organization is not really going into this with the mindset of winning," says Rohini Perera , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time

College of Arts and Sciences

… students Eden Krull, Caleb Foerg, Ashley Bankstahl and Robert Paul KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in Western Michigan … Program are changing the world, one life at a time. "I cannot imagine getting convicted of a crime I didn’t … course Fall 2016 Wrongful Conviction class at WMU Entrance into the wrongful conviction course, SOC 4950, is by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… the survey for a 23 percent response rate. The survey can be found at gvsu.edu/fobi/survey . "The role family owned … only 30 percent of family owned businesses survive into the second generation, while only 12 percent of family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU emerita receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's highest honor

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU emerita receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's highest honor … in Boston on Friday, Nov. 17 . This is the highest honor bestowed by the organization, distinguishing members for … of speech-language faculty who insert critical science into the discipline. Among its activities, the EAC produces …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73379

Mannheim Steamroller coming to Miller Auditorium

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… an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z and The Beach Boys. The show features classic Christmas hits as well … Mailers Spotlight Series and is welcomed by Pepsi. Tickets can be purchased online , by calling (269) 387-2300 or … ID is required at the time of pickup. Groups of 10 or more can call (269) 387-2312 for special discounts. In an effort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48125