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… spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tirrea Billings elevates stories … on film. Johnson Simon does wonderful things to canvas with paint. Their two passions converge in Billings' … Dreams: The Story of Johnson Simon ." Recently recognized with a national award no other WMU student filmmaker has …

… Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three women from Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development … receive awards for their leadership and positive change within their communities. "We are incredibly proud of the … demonstrated qualities of character and thought consistent with YWCA's mission and vision. Honorees are selected from …

… celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Each year, faculty members from … Thomas of Adamstown, Maryland, is an accountancy major with a minor in general business. Graduating in the spring … Quincy, Michigan, is a computer information systems major with minors in business and anthropology. Graduating in the …

… take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Matzka, right, speaks during an … concept that Scott Matzka revisited after he was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. The 38-year-old father of two met Nancy … of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and mother of a son with ALS, who told him that the disease gives people …

… Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award … is honoring  Jamie Korinek  and  Dr. Pam Schwallier  with Golden Apple Awards,  Desiree Pfeifer  with a Keystone Early Career Award and  Danielle Gillis …

… Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle Submitted by Megan Looker on David, MSA … dedicated to putting the education of younger generations within reach. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I became an accounting … on to serve in this role for nearly 40 years—and did so with enthusiasm and distinction. During his teaching career, …

… Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement Submitted by Deanne Puca … and the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 . The free … Dalton Center Recital Hall and is followed by a reception with refreshments. Special guest artists include John …

… Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on … in the program, she is completing her field experience with Western Michigan University and the Boys & Girls Club … started in 2019 through Western’s Department of Psychology, with the mission of reducing the number of students at that …

… Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth … Dwight Bennett learn West African dances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With drums pounding a West African rhythm, dance instructor … mimics her movements as she crosses the floor, beaming with a smile from ear to ear and eager to learn more. "I …

… new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … This innovative offering, developed in collaboration with WMUx , provides students the chance to delve into the … generates text. This course is really a new take, with evolving technology, on a very old interaction: …