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Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo
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… from the Monroe-Brown Foundation looks on. (Courtesy: Madison Rose Photography) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping talent in Michigan is among the state's top priorities, and a group of Western … projects that have materialized include: Kazooters : To better connect and engage college students with downtown, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403
Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history
W Magazine
… Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Marching Band … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141
Craig appointed to Michigan Board of Counseling
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… and counseling psychology at Western Michigan University, is serving on the Michigan Board of Counseling. Craig was … former Gov. Rick Snyder. The board has both regulatory and disciplinary responsibility to oversee the practice of more than 9,000 professional counselors in Michigan. It consists …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52772
WMU student one of 50 honored by national advertising organization
Haworth College of Business
… WMU student one of 50 honored by national advertising organization Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Pinon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University advertising and promotion student is one of only 50 students … located in ad communities across the country; and more than 200 AAF college chapters, with more than 6,500 student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29035
Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships
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… from the National Grocers Association Foundation. This is the second consecutive year that WMU students have … University had more students earn scholarships from the NGA than any other single school ," says Bob Samples , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328
Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy
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… her own legacy Submitted by Deanne Puca on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a … called Merze Tate Explorers . Tate's travel club of more than 40 students visited Washington in 1932. The teacher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068
Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list
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… Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best … WMU's Office of Military and Veterans Affairs serves more than 700 military-connected students, including veterans, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500
Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday
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… University campus. The talk, "Voices on the Margins," is the 10th anniversary Nobel public address sponsored by … for purchase. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for those in groups of 10 or more, … Now, she continues to be a voice for equality. Tum has firsthand knowledge of the 36-year civil war in Guatemala that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344
'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk
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… freedom fighters in America will speak on "Diversity is More Than Skin Deep" during Kalamazoo County's 14th annual … Watkins, known as "The People's Scholar," will present his perspective on diversity at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/321
Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children
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… the School of Social Work at the spring semester’s start, is forging ahead. Called Luggage for Love , the effort … to those with personal and professional insight. That’s why four WMU Master of Social Work students launched Luggage … Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, knows firsthand what it’s like to be a foster child forced to use …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665