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Western alumnus honored by Chamber for ‘making our community stronger’

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… of the inaugural 2022 Chamber’s Choice Alumnus of the Year award. Kristen DeVries, University Advancement vice president and executive director of the WMU Foundation, talks with Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69411

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered … for political learning and engagement. The information was compiled in a database that includes nearly half of all U.S. college students as part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam McGrath volunteered at … grown to a mega-class of sorts. In spring 2019 there were nearly 250 students enrolled, each tasked with completing 15 … they learn about leadership or teamwork or communication? I want them to tie it back to their career." Dylan Coleman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… prototype KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University mechanical engineering student got an auspicious start to … stage. Conner Knepley , a junior from Stockbridge, recently displayed a wheel he designed as an intern for Maxion Wheels … and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

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… author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … books, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 , in Miller Auditorium. He will present a talk titled "Ta-Nehisi Coates: … on race in America in The Atlantic and elsewhere and was recently named a 2015 MacArthur Genius Award recipient. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… the organizational change leadership program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. … doctorate program. The model is an alternative to the traditional comprehensive exam and requires students to conduct … presented at refereed academic conferences.  "I didn't want our students taking traditional comprehensive exams. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

Student honored for leadership, service

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… as a promising student leader who has demonstrated an investment in his community. David Bere Bere, a political science … the program.   Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university presidents who are … For more information about the organization and the award, visit  compact.org . For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business, recently received the American Marketing Association’s Social Impact Scholarship, which is awarded to student members of AMA chapters who make a … environment, social justice, economic fairness, health conditions, quality of life, or other social concerns. Lemus is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on One of Cooper's favorite garments is a 1920s flapper dress. Garments in the collection … its relationship to contemporary fashion. A wedding dress donated by the niece of a WMU alumna. The … Started by a former instructor, the archival project was abandoned during the pandemic and untouched before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… Recognizing excellence If you know of a co-worker or staff member who is a Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA or … the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to … or text. I can promise you that anyone who has worked with, near or alongside her in these times would absolutely agree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004