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From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week

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… From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week … at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Samantha Morehead has always had a passion for fashion, and now she will have the … Week. A group of finalists was chosen to compete for the grand prize: designing three to five looks for collegiate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66946

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University archaeologists are set to offer the public a look at progress on the Fort St. … Fort St. Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in … is now the city of Niles. Built by the French, the fort was at times during its 90-year history, controlled by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

WMU room and board rates to increase by 3.3 percent this fall

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… and spring Western Heights room-only rates were previously set by the board at its July 2014 meeting so that students … commitment to creating environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23355

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … he has taught me," she says.  "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me.  I knew I would always get …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… Joshua Reid  for excellence in sound design in its annual awards on  April 13 . The Rochester, Michigan, native earned … designed productions of "Girlfriend" in Hartford, Connecticut, and "Billy Elliot" in Calgary, Alberta. And that's just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

First-of-its-kind Cannabis Marketing Certification grows suite of professional training programs at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… programs at WMU Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Dr. Russell Zwanka, director of the food and consumer package goods … in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the food and consumer package goods … that offers relevant certifications for those looking to set themselves apart on their career paths. “This new online …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71442

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… take a break from the campaign texts and calls in a healthy way. The SRC is waiving access fees Tuesday, Nov. 3 , and Wednesday, Nov. 4 … do something healthy (on and after Election Day)," says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation, stressing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… to Neighbor: Journeying Through Hope and Fear," is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 , in the Brown and Gold … Habra, Bryan R. Monte and Lynn Pattison . The anthology was recently published by Celery City Books in collaboration … "Flying Carpets," won the 2013 Arab American National Book Award's Honorable Mention. Her poetry appears in Cimarron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

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… Michigan University will take a significant step forward in establishing an academic presence in Florida, thanks … of Trustees. Acting in formal session during a meeting in Grand Rapids, trustees authorized the administration to … recognized programs by providing more health care settings for clinical rotations. Expand the off-site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27594

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… courses will make up a large part of the curriculum. "Water use and water recovery are among the top issues among craft brewers … developing a strong reputation for the craft. In 2013, Grand Rapids was named Beer City USA, and Kalamazoo came in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143