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Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for Shaniya Tate . But it’s a far cry from when the Matteson, Illinois, native entered the world earlier than expected. “I was a … and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board

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… of Trustees. Joining the University’s board are  James L. Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of … , when the term expires. Wood succeeds former trustee  Kurtis Trevan , who  relocated to live out of state  about …  says. “Kara Wood and James Liggins are both accomplished individuals, well-regarded in their respective fields, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… award for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Derek   Fischer , a student in Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Delia Dohm is taking the business world by storm. A supply chain … the Haworth College of Business, Dohm of New Lenox, Illinois, had the opportunity to intern with Perrigo through a new … program, Dohm was responsible for creating a platform to display data for the company. Determining that Power Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… and K College are again partnering with the Northside Ministerial Alliance and the city of Kalamazoo to memorialize … 14, with an MLK Celebration and Public School Students Visitation at WMU. That event is being offered to area high school students and will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… groundbreaking Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of medical school building renovations … has been granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the national … downtown Kalamazoo building that will house the school. "This is an important step because we now have the go-ahead to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

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… 84 percent were employed in jobs related to their academic discipline, 88 percent were satisfied with their jobs and 76 percent were employed in … of WMU are eager to learn and share their ideas and suggestions to challenge the status quo by offering new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37696

Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education

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… Ascension Michigan, Duncan Aviation and many school districts across Michigan.  “This report again demonstrates the value of a Western degree … of our faculty and staff to provide a cutting-edge, holistic education and develop each student's passion.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of self-driving electric vehicles. Dr. Zach Asher , assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and … in coordination with government transportation agencies, is the way to achieve zero-accident vehicles which actually use energy sustainably.” WMU is teaming up with researchers from the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… opportunities for where I could go after graduation which is a fantastic feeling to have.” There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899