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Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… to Western Michigan University during the 2012-13 fiscal year surpassed $64 million, as private donors … Trustees learned at its July 18 meeting. During the last fiscal year, which ended June 30, nearly 22,000 private … and students with the tools and resources they need for discovery and public service. We are enormously grateful for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU

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… Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on King in … the studio at WMUK-FM KALAMAZOO—The 50th anniversary of a visit to Western Michigan University by Dr. Martin Luther … night in 1963. "50 Years Later: Honoring the Legacy of MLK" is the theme of the anniversary event that is set for noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11610

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by … Mich.—A celebration of Latin culture and traditions is underway as Western Michigan University recognizes … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… it. It felt like I’d made all the right choices.”  Kostbade is spending the summer in Gainesville, Florida, before heading to Dakar, Senegal, in the fall. As a distinguished Boren Scholar, Kostbade is immersing herself in an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Taking the leap: Erin Rogers’ journey at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Ever since, she has been practicing her craft. She is now a sales and business marketing major in her senior … has become incredibly challenging. Building relationships is one of the most crucial aspects of a sales professional’s job. It is also one of the aspects of this field that she is most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69496

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kiona Powers , a rising sophomore at Western Michigan University, is already getting her feet wet in her field of study.  She … and Human Services where she engages directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

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

College of Health and Human Services

… its ASHA 2023 Convention in Boston on Friday, Nov. 17 . This is the highest honor bestowed by the organization, … their communicative successes,” says Hyter. “The struggles I have had as a Black woman in a discipline that still …

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

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery Submitted by Erin Flynn … to smile to her ability to move one side of her body. Gray is an associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and director of the University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900

Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing

College of Arts and Sciences

… at an unprecedented pace, Western Michigan University is at the forefront of innovation bringing together … and the art of writing.  In Fall 2023, Department of English professor Dr. Brian Gogan is set to lead a new course titled "AI Writing: Prompt and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71959

Miller Auditorium announces full 2012-13 event lineup

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… in West Michigan Series of "West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "Hair" and "Wicked." Available now, season subscriptions are the best way to receive discounted tickets and priority seating. Subscriptions range … "Believe" Friday, April 5, 2013, 8 p.m. Contact: Tonya Durlach May 17, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/560