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Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… He is reminded of his grandmother, the woman who would watch movies with him when he was a young boy, so he wasn’t home alone after school. He … hours in the auto industry to support Knowles, who is now set to become the first person in his family to earn a …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles
Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU
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… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to an announcement by WMU President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to … he will fund through a Transformational Initiatives Fund he set up last fall— Success @ WMU and Esports @ WMU . Matching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612
WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study
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… students have made their home in a special communal setting off campus. It’s similar to a college dorm—single … or visitor in assisted-living and nursing homes. “But this was very unique,” she says. “I wasn’t volunteering and leaving. This was my home. I was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636
Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes
Merze Tate College
… for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising in Merze Tate … the barrier-breaking Western Michigan University alumna who was a teacher, journalist, author, world traveler and … and received assistance in finding employment. This action set a powerful precedent that still stands today that the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638
WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl
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… Park , home of the Texas Rangers. Located at 1000 Ballpark Way in Arlington, Globe Life Park is a short 10-minute walk from AT&T Stadium. The tailgate, which will be held in … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36762
Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship
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… atmospheric processes hundreds of millions of miles away on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—the solar … Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the fellowship's … a polar vortex," he says. Brueshaber is doing a preliminary set of computational experiments that examines the influence …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says Grace Stibich , a … very inspiring. I'm already thinking about how I want to set up my future line for the MODA (Merchandising … and execution of a fashion show at Spring Studios, the central hub of NYFW: The Shows. Stibich says the experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
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
W Magazine
… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … the context of differing racial, cultural and communicative settings. For instance, to be Black in Central and South America is culturally different than being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619
Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage
W Magazine
… 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