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Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… by Lauren Carney , director of WMU's Kalamazoo Promise Scholars Program, and also received input prior to the trip from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

A Presidential Scholarship Takes Student from Dominican Republic to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… A Presidential Scholarship Takes Student from Dominican Republic to WMU … Tavares Winning a Western Michigan University Presidential Scholarship for International Students and the quality of the University's imaging program were key factors in Nayibe Tavares decision to move …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nayibe-tavares-spotlight

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… world government. Relying on Iris Marion Young and John Rawls, Guerrero will argue that a true global democracy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase

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… showcase Submitted by Deanne Puca on Brecker (Photo credit: John Abbott) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grammy Award-winning jazz … the most successful and prestigious collegiate vocal jazz programs in the world. The ensembles perform a wide variety …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442

Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… year, hundreds of WMU students take part in study abroad programs across the world. Whether it’s a faculty-led trip or an exchange program at a partner university, these opportunities span … those who are learning another language. These immersive programs help students master language skills through real …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… University,” Bott says. The newest class of Emerging Scholars will be recognized in a ceremony Thursday, Sept. … Launch Initiative, a student-centered extracurricular program in which students design, build, test and launch a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… he served as a part-time instructor for the aviation program, duties that he's tried to maintain over the past … of Kalamazoo.  Western's reputation, its proximity and a scholarship convinced her to stay close to home in pursuit … was close to home, had modern aircraft, a reputable flight program and was part of a comprehensive university.  He …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

From Bangladesh to Bronco Pride: How Tasfia Al Amin found her confidence and community at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in Western Michigan University's Engineering Management program. She works on campus at the Haenicke Institute for … and the flexibility of its graduate engineering management program.  "I wanted a degree that could pull me up in my … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/international-tasfia-al-amin

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Dave Brubeck, Ben Folds, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Olivia Newton John, Wynona Judd, the Gatlin Brothers, Robert Merrill, Big …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801