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… she wondered what more she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. “I’ve been homeschooled since eighth grade,” Simpson says. “I just seemed to have too much free time after finishing my schoolwork in public school. I wanted to pick my own classes …

… a degree in public health. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career … been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an … Driven to Serve Ward is graduating from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Completing an EMT …

… to 3 p.m. Monday, April 7 , on campus in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. The event, which is free and open to … year and to provide information about WMU's graduate-school opportunities. This year's fair will feature recruiters representing more than 80 school districts from 18 states. Candidates for teaching …

… words like “octopus.” Each student shows different levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a need to better … —KRRC—debuted a pilot program for middle- and high school-aged refugees to help them gain the tools they need to be successful in the American school system.  Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative …

… his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a life-changing … One day I will go to the United States or anywhere outside of Tanzania. I want to win a scholarship to study abroad.’” … students are prepared by our university and represent a valuable talent resource that should not go untapped," she …

… abroad experience Submitted by John Sweeney on Courtesy of Javon Dobbs , co-director of Culture, Communication and … of Tanzania are.”   Offered by Dr. Mark Orbe through the School of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, … Abroad travels to 30 countries, on average, each year. The school has over 80 programs to choose from, including short- …

… see a bright future ahead, thanks, in part, to programs offered and supported by WMU. KALAMAZOO, Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and … and valued," says her mother. WIRE programs also provide valuable learning opportunities for WMU students. "It's a big …

… his relationship with the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music in 2004. He has taught master classes and performed … community, she is a coach for the University of Michigan School of Music and a regular ensemble performer for both …

… Aviation student's rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag … the world. He'll represent the United States in the World School 7s international tournament. Scheduled for Friday and … is just the start." A standout rugby player at Penn High School, Brown was recruited by USA rugby coach Brendan Keane …

… Music professor wins international jazz piano competition Submitted … to win the competition. Logan Thomas, a graduate of the WMU School of Music, won the competition in 2010. "Music isn't a … in 2012, graduated with high honors from the Eastman School of Music with degrees in jazz performance and music …