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From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," says Fischer, who … enough about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

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… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the … the context of differing racial, cultural and communicative settings. For instance, to be Black in Central and South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

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… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … Segrest) The comedy focuses on three Michigan moms who set off on a girls trip for the ages. With Celine Dion as … of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so hard,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the … the utmost dedication, passion, and excellence in teaching, setting a standard for us all,” says  Dr. Julian Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… new and returning students will be on campus before then, settling in for a new semester, attending various events, … wmich.edu/internationaladmissions . Direct questions to Wayne Bond at wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4853 or Michelle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123

Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride

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… from WMU's campus car parade on Oct. 10, 2020. President Edward Montgomery and his wife, Kari, stand with the … face masks. This decked out SUV won the Best Bronco Award in the car parade. Scenes from WMU's campus car parade … alumni, judging decked-out cars and spirit zones set up by WMU organizations and departments along the way. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/62307

Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … member of the football team and under his school's no-set-captains policy, served several times in that leadership … Tennessee; and prepared and served food at a local soup kitchen. In addition, she participated in the Service Over …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … years will receive a $4,000 Residence Hall Award to offset their 2013-14 housing costs. This year's Medallion … In addition, Brzezinski volunteered at St. Leo's Soup Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Macomb …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony … "Ragtime" and "Kiss me Kate." "Her legacy is that she set the standard. She raised the bar," says D. Terry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … influential alumni. This year recipients were honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence … Magazine. Her first nonfiction book, The Grief Artist, is set to release next year.       School of Environment, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news