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Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind Submitted by Erin Flynn on Parsons, … It's a jarring contrast to his life less than a decade ago—a college dropout working a retail job he disliked with … His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home invasion and was shot in the head. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where do you go when you want to drink in fresh advertising ideas for your organization? Western Michigan University, of course! The United … side—proposing fun ideas and then gathering hard data to support why they would work was very interesting. I expect to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… Cabreja discover a new passion and career path. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, her music career started at an … in an architecture program at a university in Santo Domingo.  Peña Cabreja sings with an orchestra. "Yes, there was … education in elementary school. But in my country, everyone doesn't get that opportunity. If my parents hadn't put me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

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… says Jeffrey Breneman , Western's vice president for government relations. "She will be a tremendous asset in … partnership piece, because no organization or institution does work alone. It's always better to have people with … focuses on Latina leaders at community colleges. "Lifting up the voices of the Latinx community and providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The time is always right to do what is right" is the theme of this year's Martin Luther King … lunch vouchers will be available at volunteer sites. Sign up for volunteer opportunities by Friday, Jan. 14 ; a link … Bernhard Center South Ballroom. WMU President Edward Montgomery and community leaders will attend and make opening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702

Why I Give: Linda Lesniak

W Magazine

… '74, has a passion for empowering women in the field of mathematics, which inspired her to give to future Bronco … location, reputation for preparing teachers and financial support.  “I was a very smart girl—not a plus in the 60s—and wanted to go to school somewhere that nobody knew me or that I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893

Henry Rollins stops in Kalamazoo for WIDR fundraiser

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… Michigan University's student-run radio station, WIDR 89.1 FM, will welcome author, musician, world … Ticket Office or through Ticketmaster . Proceeds will go to WIDR to help fund operational costs and future projects. While economic uncertainty and political upheaval define the global landscape on a broad scale, fans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/187

Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model

College of Education and Human Development

… Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic … to explore the impact of the DR's Instituto Técnico Superior Comunitario (ITSC).   "In 2013, the Dominican government established the Instituto Técnico Superior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259

Former Obama official to discuss American democracy

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… Mich.—A top official in President Barack Obama's administration will talk about public confidence in American … Barnes will be introduced by WMU President Edward Montgomery , who served with her in the Obama administration as … including those of the Marguerite Casey Foundation and Year Up. For more information about her talk, visit the Walker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48986

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

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… WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Haworth College of Business stand with President Edward Montgomery, in front row and third from left, and Trustee … industry. Today, the Greenleaf Trust Scholarship has supported 83 Haworth College of Business students with  more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096