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First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… by Erin Flynn on Elizbia Capula plans to attend law school and build on the foundation she developed at Western … an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for … and start studying for the LSAT to prepare for law school. Walking across the stage at commencement might not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
WMU hosts area sixth-graders to show college life
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… will visit WMU in February and March to get a glimpse of college life. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sixth-grade students in the Kalamazoo Public Schools' Class of 2026 will tour Western Michigan University for a day on a school-by-school basis and participate in free activities on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57696
Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on High school students listen during a 2013 Medallion Scholarship … Valued at $50,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … and international studies. A graduate of Bark River-Harris Schools in Harris, she is the daughter of Randy and Dawn …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679
Four from WMU selected to serve as college access advisors
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… have been selected to serve among the inaugural team of AdviseMI College Advisers throughout the state of … well-trained, dedicated, near-peer college advisers in high schools that serve significant numbers of low-income and … The goal of the program is to increase the number of high school students who enter and complete postsecondary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25682
Welcome home returning soldiers Saturday
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… March 9. KALAMAZOO—Soldiers in the 507th Engineer Battalion of the Michigan Army National Guard, including several … to greet them at 3:30 p.m. at Portage Central High School. Lt. Col. Bill Myer, battalion commander of the 507th Engineer Battalion, and Maj. Gen. Gregory J. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5443
Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program
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… Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez on Saturday, April 2 … are Margarita Carrillo of Battle Creek, Lakeview High School; Jazmin Cortez of Covert, Covert High School; Annabelle Hernandez of Hartford, Hartford High …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31407
WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries
University Libraries
… Amy Bocko , digital projects librarian and associate professor of University Libraries, and Sue Ellen Christian , professor in the School of Communication, were awarded a $113,000 grant from … programming around media and news literacy in public and school libraries in collaboration with Cathy Lancaster , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74708
Music professor wins international jazz piano competition
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… Music professor wins international jazz piano competition Submitted … to win the competition. Logan Thomas, a graduate of the WMU School of Music, won the competition in 2010. "Music isn't a … in 2012, graduated with high honors from the Eastman School of Music with degrees in jazz performance and music …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2384
Sally L. Stickan obituary
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… University staff member, died Dec. 7. She was 79. Stickan, of Portage, Mich., joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 1998 as a hall assignment clerk in the Office of Residence Life after 12 years of service to the … She was born in Sturgis, Mich., and spent her childhood and school years in Bronson, Mich. After marrying, Stickan lived …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/69
Counseling psychology students compete nationwide to land prestigious internships
College of Education and Human Development
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology is … includes doctoral students from clinical, counseling and school psychology doctoral programs nationwide. “The … internships include: Adrian Hernandez, Yale University School of Medicine Hawi Wako, University of Oregon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70858