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WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship
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… Western Michigan University graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National … wrote, went to writing conferences, applied to graduate school and started to make it my number-one priority in my … that I've ever made." Her search for the right graduate school led her to WMU. Not only did she find the right …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834
Bridging science and community
W Magazine
… Liz Ratashak and Jennifer Lacy, from Lakeview Middle School, had the opportunity to learn from WMU faculty and … like Finch Greenhouse in Wood Hall. Dr. Wendy Beane , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award … some additional data collection. Beyond providing an invaluable research experience, there is an entrenched commitment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848
Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses
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… for fall Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Sept. 24 . The low-cost courses are open to the public. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and … pay no tuition, except for Tai Chi classes, which are offered to all WMU faculty and staff members at a half-price …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1645
WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 24 faculty members and … unit or program affiliations, are: Dr. Christopher Biggs , School of Music Denise Bowen , Department of Physician Assistant Jennifer Brown , WMU Bronson School of Nursing Dr. Tracy DeMars , Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860
Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
W Magazine
… , BS ‘91, may not have been the shining star on his high school football team, he’s shown brilliance as a CEO that surpasses bursts of speed or agility. Seeing the best in people may be this … spirit. He left Ford and was admitted to law school at Notre Dame. Waiting to start school, Singh’s older …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce
W Magazine
… a space where multilingual learners, who make up a third of her students, thrive. Kristi VanderWoude “The best thing … GYO program supports 80 districts in Michigan by providing school employees a tuition-free education to earn their … is proud to be the host institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397
Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Sara Cacares, Carin Garcia and Dr. Mert Atilhan. A team of researchers at Western Michigan University, including … and six undergraduate students from WMU and one high school student from the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science … Michigan at the national SJWP competition at the Colorado School of Mines in June 2024. “Undergraduate research is …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/faculty-students-wmu-develop-novel-sustainable-method-treating-pollutants
Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Lindsey Haehnel on Leroy Collins IV, B.S.23', and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences student Madision … to the organization. “I was a NSBE Jr. in middle school and in high school as well. I attended a STEM school in Detroit, and my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75001
Veteran journalist visits campus to discuss 2012 campaign
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The role of media in the 2012 presidential campaign will be the topic … Community Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by WMU's School of Communication. The event is free and open to the … more information , contact Dr. Leigh Ford, director of the School of Communication at @email or (269) 387-3133. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/284
Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work
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… a faculty ensemble from Western Michigan University's School of Music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 , in … and Interactive! concert series is presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11156