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Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Reisch KALAMAZOO--One of the nation's leading and most-respected social work … will speak next week as the Western Michigan University School of Social Work celebrates Whitney Young Day. Dr. … was the convocation speaker at the dedication of the WMU School of Social Work in 1968. He was, at that time, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Candidates for science fields urged to attend event at WMU

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… science fields Friday, April 13. KALAMAZOO--Four graduates of Western Michigan University pursuing additional studies … Johnson , a 2007 WMU graduate now a fourth-year medical school student at Michigan State University. Joel Parraghi , … event is meant to show current students, whether in high school or college, how our graduates have overcome hurdles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/301

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… while many children look up to the genius superhero because of his ability to fly or his heroic adventures, Olson looked … technical abilities.      “I’ve always liked the thought of being able to invent new and creative solutions to …     It was taking a career search test as a part of a high school class that opened Olson’s eyes to the possibility of

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11

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… Western Michigan University's football team invites members of the community to its second annual Fan Fest from 5:30 to … grown to serve elementary students from Kalamazoo Public Schools, Comstock Public Schools, Paramount Charter Academy, WoodsEdge Learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… at $50,000 each over four years , they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … Medallion Scholarship. She graduated from Pinckney High School and plans to major in advertising and promotion. A … team from 2010 to 2012 and was selected the team's most valuable defensive player from 2009 to 2011. Those same three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on A screening of "First Voice Generation" is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. … Voice Generation" tells the stories of three Latinx high school students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the … A graduate of Western and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Martinez moved back home to Holland in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

Western Wind Quintet performs at Dalton Center

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… is noted for its innovative programming, mixing classics of the repertoire with compositions that expand the … music. The group is a resident faculty ensemble in the WMU School of Music. Members of the Western Wind Quintet are: … Live and Interactive concert series presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/120

Concerto competition winners perform at Miller Auditorium

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… present its annual Concerto Concert, featuring the winners of the 2018 Concerto Competition, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 … winners William Ford Ford is a graduate assistant in the School of Music working toward his Master of Music degree in … Kalamazoo from Ortonville, where he attended Brandon High School and performed in various ensembles, including concert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46247

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Valued at $60,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … of Kentwood, will graduate from East Kentwood High School and plans to major in nursing at WMU. She was awarded … positions on the student council all four years of high school, serving as president this year, her class president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Flags lowered Monday for Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Price

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Price LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, U.S. flags on all campuses of Western … Pendleton, Calif. Immediately after graduating from high school in 2003, Price joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He enlisted in several special operations schools, including the Army Airborne School, and completed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1227