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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
Awareness merges with object in 'Essential Rhythms' art show
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… show on display at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services that explores the meeting place … He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in fine art from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1999 and a … 2006, he earned a merit scholarship to study at the Ox-Bow School of Fine Art in Saugatuck and earned the Lang Art …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9528
Campus Red Cross club begins this year's WMU-CMU challenge
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… with Central Michigan University this week to see which school can make the biggest addition to the American Red Cross blood supply, which frequently comes within days of being depleted. The week-long WMU-CMU blood challenge … have been set for each participating university. Whichever school surpasses its goal by the most pints will win the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1924
Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon
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… Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and soon-to-be graduate of Western's biomedical sciences program. KALAMAZOO, … if it weren't for an online college search tool her high school in Huntley, Illinois, provided to help students find … with their priorities and interests. She knew medical school was in her future as she was inspired to become a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165
CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad
College of Education and Human Development
… in Bangalore, India. WMU students engaged in an after-school reading program for children in Bangalore. Western … School for Special Students. CEHD students in front of the Mahakal Temple, a sacred Hindu temple in Darjeeling, … culture and education systems firsthand taught me invaluable lessons that will make me a more compassionate and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398
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
Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… is recommended. Dr. Patrick Fuliang Shan , professor of history at Grand Valley State University, will speak Feb. … and academic opportunities; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring
Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… Valued at $50,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … biomedical sciences. Cushway graduated from Big Rapids High School and is the daughter of Kelly and Karen Cushway. A … and was voted on the Student Council all four years of high school. She served once as president of the council's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… a degree in public health. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career … been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an … Driven to Serve Ward is graduating from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Completing an EMT …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190
Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ten high-achieving high school students have won inaugural Foundation Scholarships … as well as demonstrated financial need. They are part of WMU's mix of top scholarships for beginning students. The … graduated from University Preparatory Science & Math High School. Bell plans to major in psychology and is the son of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450