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Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… major at Western Michigan University, family has always been important. When it came time to choose a career … my family and I loved assisting her as a child. My mother was an elementary school teacher and home schooled me and … to stay home and help raise her younger brother. Soon after, she got married and began a family of her own and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

WMU hosts screening of 'Southwest of Salem'

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… Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez, who plead their innocence after being wrongfully convicted of gang-raping two little … Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgendered Student Services; Division of Multicultural Affairs; and Latino … or contact Natalie Nguyen, director of WMU LBGT Student Services, at (269) 387-2123 or natalie.nguyen@wmich.edu. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38179

Kavalhuna reappointed to state aviation commission

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… said in announcing the reappointment. Kavalhuna Kavalhuna was an airline pilot for US Airways Express for five years and also has been a certified … he has a professional background that also includes service with the U.S. Department of Justice as an assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42315

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… recognized at international conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Clifford Mensah KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … , M.S.’24, received an Outstanding Student Paper Award at the annual Institute of Industrial and Systems … engineering management, chaired the Decision Analytics for Service and Supply Chain Optimization tracks. Adam Lecznar , …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… on Valeria Marin KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures … collected from years of working at summer camps and in after-school programs. Initially intent on becoming a … with Camp Blodgett, the place she's spent summers since she was 9 years old. Currently an intern at the camp—which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU President Edward Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … and Applied Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, and Extended University Programs. The 3 p.m. … 49008. WMU only conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Honored military veteran to speak on campus about resilience

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… Danielle Green Green lost her left arm and hand when she was wounded by a rocket-propelled enemy grenade while she was serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq May 2004. After medically retiring from the army the same year, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35094

Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser scores goal of graduating from WMU

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… receives his bachelor's degree from WMU President Edward Montgomery during summer commencement. KALAMAZOO, … Wings veteran Danny DeKeyser can finally say he's netted after finishing his bachelor's degree at Western Michigan … and Jeff Stone , associate athletic director for academic services and compliance, DeKeyser enrolled in classes. "They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54118

Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway

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… Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Work is … all of Goldsworth Valley Pond, but the bridge and the sidewalk leading up to and away from it will remain open until April 1 . After that, sidewalks outside the fence perimeter will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31006

Resources at some WMU library branches relocated to Waldo Library

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… Resources at some WMU library branches relocated to Waldo Library Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, … in how and where to access resources and materials. The Swain Education Library in Sangren Hall will be closed for … by phone or email. WMU users are encouraged to use library services and collections online or at Waldo Library, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61056