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University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house

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… month will celebrate its recent designation as one of 25 American institutions newly named a Center for Academic … designation is valid for one year, with expected annual renewals as the University keeps current with evolving GS … The agency serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392

International grad student takes big steps in the right direction

Haworth College of Business

… International grad student takes big steps in the right direction Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … student Hellen Yaa Agbevey is taking her first steps toward professional success. Originally from Ghana, Africa, … her goal of becoming a financial analyst.  In her second semester in the program, Agbevey is fueling her passion for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404

WMU to break ground on economic-development engine

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… WMU to break ground on economic-development engine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … input in 2016 and 2017. That input led to the design that was submitted to the EDA approximately a year ago. With the … a community advisory committee, discussions with the nearby neighborhoods and public comment solicited through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… current Epsilon Xi chapter vice president, charter member Douglas Smith and Dr. William Pickard. Back row: Max … folklore hero High John the Conqueror is currently on display at the Venice Biennale, a historic show sometimes … Xi chapter during Western Homecoming 2022 festivities, was the first Black Greek organization established on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

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… on Occupational therapy doctoral student Yun Shin Huang measures a participant's range of motion during the "You … Ambrosia , a doctoral student from Dearborn, Michigan. “It was amazing to interact with fellow individuals from the Kalamazoo community and know that we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

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… Dalton Center Recital Hall, marking a landmark moment for one of the world’s premier showcases for string … Top honors announced The competition’s highest honors were awarded to a group of distinguished young musicians. The … the Stulberg International String Competition has welcomed nearly 2,500 young musicians over five decades. The Stulberg …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits

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… justice—an effort to give back while also giving students a meaningful experience in uncertain times. Kimberly Dunn … the pandemic started, everybody wondered if choral music was still going to be possible. And a lot of choral … never return to what it was," says Kimberly Dunn Adams , director of choral activities. "The title 'Choir for Good' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487

TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… Cheyenne Rose-Blankenburg, a special education and elementary education student, walks to receive her cord.  Tammy Eaton and  Natéya   Moore from TRIO FESP congratulate students. Natéya Moore, director of the TRIO FESP. WMU President Edward Montgomery. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71435

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , … Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, she remembers, "I would sit on my curb (in Flint, Michigan), and I … … we won that $25!" The ladies' newfound fame on campus unearthed a challenge; their exotic name was difficult for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… recognized at international conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Clifford Mensah KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University doctoral … student Clifford Aidoo-Mensah , M.S.’24, received an Outstanding Student Paper Award at the annual Institute of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award