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Passion and dedication help computer science student reach the stars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for him since his very first introductory class in high school. After developing a passion for programming, Shapiro … experience at WMU confirmed that I made the right choice of school," says Shapiro. “It was here that I learned not only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73108

Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship

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… fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schoffers and Sellers KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University … David Sellers Sellers graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in West Branch, Mich., in 2005. He completed an … been interested in science from a very early age. In high school, he had an exceptional chemistry teacher, whose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2409

WMU softball honored for top-25 team GPA

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… WMU softball honored for top-25 team GPA Submitted by Deanne Puca … National Fastpitch Coaches Association, or NFCA. The top school was Lipscomb University with a combined GPA of … with All-Mid-American Conference honors, including a school-record combined five First and Second Team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27809

Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—There is nothing like a good mystery or the intrigue of secret messages. For sophomore Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez , … Ortiz-Martinez began delving into computers during high school when her geometry teacher convinced her to join the high school FIRST Robotics team and take a beginner-level …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195

Music student wins trombone competition

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… has won an important competition for young trombonists, one of two recent contests in which he was a finalist. Nick … at the 2014 International Trombone Festival at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. With the win, Dewyer … Dewyer competed, he lost to a student from The Juilliard School. In addition to those events, Dewyer recently was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16704

Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30

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… Saturday, April 30 . Graduates will participate in one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Miller Auditorium. 9 a.m.— College of Education and Human Development and College of Fine Arts Noon— Haworth College of Business and College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753

Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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… together virtually May 9 to 14 for the 57th celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on … moved to a virtual format during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by Western's … race in literature, using gaming in classrooms, concepts of death and monsters, and restoring medieval art and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

Hackley Woodford: Doctor, Tuskegee Airman and social justice advocate left lasting legacy

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… on Dr. Hackley Woodford's grave cover just a fraction of the immense impact the Western Michigan University … a young age. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1932, he enrolled at Western State Teachers … was heavily involved in his community, serving on the local school board and also performing with the Twin Cities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63002

Statewide speech tournament will bring 600 to campus

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… academic buildings on campus. KALAMAZOO—The very best of high school student speakers from around the state will converge … thrilled to showcase some of the state's most talented high school performers and recognize their achievements," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15624

Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty

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… Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's visit to WMU is part of the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth Conference Weekend … , that draws more than 200 elementary-, middle-, high school- and college-age students from Michigan, Illinois, … the Thomas A. Kasdorf Auditorium located in Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. A suggested donation of $15 per guest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915