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Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars
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… Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars … a senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can … counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
News
… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … years. Many kids aged 8 or 9 have never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they … of Congo and Rwanda attend the pilot program, which is designed for students that are at risk of not completing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
The philosophy of grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to … of support that they deserve in medical other bureaucratic settings?” she says. As she achieves her professional …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins
Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection
W Magazine
… father, he realized after several undergraduate classes it wasn’t the right fit. The medical field interested him, but after trying out … for the job in a series of clinical rotations. “WMU has set me up for success.” Bazany’s drive to foster a patient …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025
Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents
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… low- to moderate-income residents in Kalamazoo County indispensable tools and opportunities to engage in their … 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271
Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… to receive a coveted nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … the field. The 2019 Richter Scholars will be honored at a dinner at the ISM Annual International Supply Management … colleagues at Pfizer and many others." Hayward's skill set and his focus on the people around him stands out to Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257
Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
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… Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … pillar of WMU's mission, global engagement, Dr. Covell has set a standard that few others could meet," wrote a … in many areas, whether fixing a bug in a computer, designing and building new devices, writing computer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801
Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game
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… theme, “Home Sweet Home,” to welcome alumni, recognize award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up … University Bobcats at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 . Fun and traditional events for students, alumni and the entire campus … eight spots. "These are events that are going to help us set the trend for moving forward into this new era," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383
Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation
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… Persistence pays dividends for business student with accounting job waiting after graduation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jamilah … shoulders, that's for sure," she says. "Western definitely set me up for success." For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66508
Panel to tackle integrity of criminal justice system
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… members are encouraged to attend and ask questions and discuss the issues with panelists. Each panelist will bring … Division, and the Special Response Team until he was promoted to sergeant in 2005, serving as detective … defense, including driver's license restoration, motions to set aside convictions, petitions for discontinuation of sex …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38393