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Montgomery delivers his third State of the University address

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… his third State of the University address, Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery thanked faculty … value to their lives. From our Medallion Scholars to those with more humble high school records, we make an impact. And … development of a new college that offers an academic home with the necessary supports for new students, exploring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55519

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Robert Felkel , professor … Institute for Global Education, will each be presented with a Western Michigan University Distinguished Service … jazz basic rhythms. He also formed an academic partnership with a teacher at Loy Norrix High School to assist in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42799

Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage

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… world record, grabs international coverage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn … one time. The event also garnered international attention, with an Associated Press Story about the event being tracked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— Catherine Lemus , a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, recently … a national nonprofit fraternity, where she developed a monthly newsletter, informing parents of the chapter’s … involvement Serving as inter-chapter relations director with A Moment of Magic, a national nonprofit organization …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545

Preston Koslakiewicz’s call to service

Haworth College of Business

… Koslakiewicz’s  personal life mission. What does it mean to give back is a question that he asked himself as he … Presidential Leadership Series. He was able to collaborate with WMU Trustee  Lynn Chen-Zhang  to host an event at the … about financial planning. “My internship has provided me with tremendous knowledge on the process of financial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69891

Graduate student awarded for research in sustainability

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Lindsey Haehnel on Esther Forson pictured at the IISE Annual Conference, held in Montreal, Canada, to accept her … engineering management, is already making an impact with her research pursuits. With the guidance of Dr. Ying Thaviphoke , assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75670

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer science, has more than 30 years of professional experience in information … and make sure it was right for him. He accepted a position with Texas Instruments in a government defense systems group … GPS tracking systems back in 1984,” says Rhodes of his time with the company. After seven years, Rhodes completed his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning Submitted by Erin Flynn … McGrath isn't like most. "I loved getting a chance to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton who … requires students to complete 15 hours of community service with an organization in southwest Michigan and reflect on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… deadly threat of COVID-19. Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services made an urgent plea for volunteers to … of passion, inspiration or personal desire that comes with fashion design—sewing is a skill people need, and I … the most efficient. It was an awesome example of working with people with a variety of skill sets!” Above all, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… Erin Flynn on Taylor Gaines, who will graduate from Western with a bachelor's degree in athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for patients in need. KALAMAZOO, … from Western Michigan University on Saturday, Dec. 18 , with a bachelor's degree in athletic training and plans to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430