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University summit to focus on student success issues

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… increasing student success and retention in a collaborative way. This semester's summit is based on the theme Success & … Initiative, one of two newly funded efforts that are designed to build a stronger sense of belonging and community … interest-based discussion groups. On the panel will be: Dr. Betsy Barefoot , a senior fellow at the Gardner Institute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45457

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity

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… their collections. Gotts is wearing the dress she designed for the Warriors in Pink collection. Grace Stibich … by the initiative. Samantha Morehead walks down the runway to kick off the Motown Fashion Show. Antione McCoy … the opportunities I've had in the program have made me a better designer," says LeKander, a fashion design student . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768

From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week

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… at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Samantha Morehead has always had a passion for fashion, and now she will have the chance to rub elbows with some of the industry's top designers. As the winner of Western Michigan University's … thank Western enough." The experience is a collaboration between Western; Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66946

WMU grants top $1.5 million mark in January, February

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… meeting. Research grants soar Grants for research led the way, soaring past $1.3 million, while grants for public … to ensure students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate from high school with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22714

Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums

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… with a $2.2 million endowed scholarship fund that will support WMU grads who go on to the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. … attend the medical school," Miller said. "Students have always been, and will continue to be, what is most important … any way you can to improve our society and make things better," President Dunn said. WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40050

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A preview of scenes from an upcoming movie will kick off a free community event … at a time when community mental health services are better and better, the need for those services has never … refuge in his blog postings. Like many parents, she struggles with wondering how worried she should be. Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463

Trevor Block: The MBA offers a higher degree of experience

Haworth College of Business

… and earning an MBA is a strategic decision to become even better at what he does. Previously in his career, he … where I made some great lifelong friends along the way.” Balancing courses—including international … MBA, he is excited for the possibilities. “One of my most significant goals in fundraising is to enhance the student …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/trevor-block-mba

State group elects WMU executive to vice presidential post

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… State group elects WMU executive to vice presidential post Submitted … WMU's intranet, and as chair of the campuswide United Way Campaign and Student Affairs Professional Development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17565

WMU Children's Place Learning Center to sponsor family fun night

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… program curriculums, extended hours and back-up care. The Children's Place Learning Center, located in … for children 18 months through 2 1/2 years. Children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 years old may participate in … care before and after the pre-K program is available. Back-up care is a perfect solution for times when things don’t go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30200

Legislature invests $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU

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… Survey will be used to map the subsurface of Michigan in a way that will dramatically enhance economic development and … leverage the skills and resources of our geoscientists and better analyze and protect vital state resources in a way … every dollar spent on geologic mapping. Since the state designated WMU as the home to the Michigan Geological Survey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35323