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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

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

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on A screening of "First Voice Generation" is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. … Voice Generation" tells the stories of three Latinx high school students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the … A graduate of Western and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Martinez moved back home to Holland in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on University Libraries has a variety of services, resources and tools that can help you prepare … for the next semester. Here are ten ways you can make use of what we offer. 1. Schedule a library instruction session for your …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of service to the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , … , library acquisitions coordinator, will retire at the end of December.   Vicki Carter, 42 years of service Carter began her career at the business library …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

Western Jazz Quartet to perform for Wednesday concert series

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… resident faculty ensemble in Western Michigan University's School of Music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 , in … and Interactive! concert series is presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1587

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

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… , the 35-year-old award-winning Lakota artist and activist of Indigenous culture, has signed on as a faculty member of Western Michigan University’s Irving S. Gilmore School of Music and an artist-in-residence this academic … assist faculty on certain topics and courses throughout the school year.   “This new chapter at Western for me is an …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

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… has set me up for success by creating an atmosphere of acceptance. No matter the challenges, individuals are … preparing for the birth of my daughter, led to me leaving school after just one semester and taking the next five … "And honestly, I didn't really have plans to go back to school, but I had a friend who really pushed me." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch