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Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path … says Le. "I really love research, and this project reflects how much care has evolved—and we're adding to it. And I … that biases as well as language and cultural differences often created barriers to understanding between Burmese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK … other freedoms are threatened. And although violence is often used against those of us who fight for freedom, we are … by the Lewis Walker Institute, the teach-in will explore how Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Life Blueprint" speech can …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

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… WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling Submitted by … time at WMU and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your business ventures? Rhino is a … to get where you are, even if they are still in college. We should always have mentors, peers, and mentees at every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

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… "I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig Submitted by … Fun, New and Interesting Places" "What inspired me for my "Memento Vitae" series was wanting to represent the … a relatable way, which can also be taken as comedic. More often than not, a skeleton or skull is seen as dark and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director … David Curwen joined Jasperse's team. "When I think about how we are going to move through this incredibly hard … path.' Or I could say, 'Hey, Greg, this is what I think you should do to be a better white ally.' I can say those things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

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… Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management … next step in his career. "When I was looking at colleges, my mentor told me, 'Western would be an excellent fit for … Droppers , event management program coordinator, taught him how to make itineraries, plan events and draw crowds to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham

Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU

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… Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU Submitted by Cindy Wagner … program but that wasn’t her original college plan. “My plan was to transfer somewhere bigger and further away … given a computer issue or security issue and figuring out how to solve it is one of my biggest strengths,” she says. …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study abroad at Western yields higher student success Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma … repeatedly from students when they return from overseas is how much more confident and independent they feel after …   Research also shows that students who study abroad often have a higher GPA than similar students who stayed on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate … the links under the photos in this article to read about how some outstanding WMU graduates are confidently heading … to be very important to students,” says Urban. “Students should stay connected with their mentors, professors, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience … on Anaia Kassenda walks the runway during MODA's Fashion Show at the Gilmore Car Museum in 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … to her role making traditional Congolese outfits.  "During my internship I've been working in three different positions …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo