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STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Few things come without a fair amount of investment, nurturing and innovation. Such is the case with growing a diverse, well-trained science, technology, … way the University is striving to achieve that exact goal. With the backing of a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… program also gave her the space to cultivate connections with her peers and expand herself creatively. Opolka's … Opolka developed her leadership skills as a LeadCorp intern with the Office of Student Engagement and got involved in … organizations on campus. Through UCM, she volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club and participated in a racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… school in Detroit interviewing students, and Lymon was suggested as one of the top students in her class. "I remember … years after graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.  "Being able … looking to take the organization into the future. "Working with youth is something we'd like to do more moving forward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… is banding together to provide health care providers with essential equipment. Across the nation, hospitals and medical offices are dealing with shortages of supplies necessary to keep themselves and … and staff from the Frostic School of Art have also been digging through their studios to find masks, disposable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… students ready to fill the Kalamazoo State Theatre with vibrant colors, flowing fabrics and fashion-forward … ethereal, ocean-inspired dresses, which she painted with dye to mimic watercolor. "Along with my collection, the … it's cool to have this extra push to help me learn how to juggle these things." Interior design student Antione McCoy , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… to quote Albert Einstein, 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.'" THE … went to work in a chemistry lab. "The students communicate with each other to bring the science to the artist and to … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… dedicated to putting the education of younger generations within reach. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I became an accounting … on to serve in this role for nearly 40 years—and did so with enthusiasm and distinction. During his teaching career, … possible.” Recently, the couple decided to make an even bigger impact by donating real estate to fund both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

Sales and business marketing earns national top program accolades

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… University's sales and business marketing program , housed within the Haworth College of Business, has once again been … find full-time careers or are continuing their education within three months of graduation, and 99% of these … enhanced ability to pinpoint areas for student improvement with detailed notes embedded in videos of the exercises. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61874

Board to consider new AFSCME contract Friday

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… is consideration of the terms of a new three-year contract with the WMU chapter of the American Federation of State, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1192

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Erin Jackson

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… sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 without. Erin Jackson has performed stand-up on The Ellen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10710