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Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… situations in life were normal," adds Justin, who grew up on the southwest side of Detroit and entered foster care … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had … their scholarship potential and emerge from college debt-free with The Scholarship Expert and teaching youth the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… at this for many years, but things just started opening up. And part of that opening up process is remembering how it happened.” Johnson began … Scholars Academy, Johnson was immediately connected with a support network to foster his holistic journey as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Beal , now a cornerback for the New York Giants, is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association in its effort to end … love to be that voice and be out there showing that I’m supporting beating this disease." The "#ENDALZ" photo … to raise awareness and funds to end the disease. Beal grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he watched his mother …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… and the University's Multicultural Meet and Greet. "The upcoming events are a great way to appreciate a culture and … of their heritage—to join and share their culture. The group both aims to raise awareness of the Latin and Hispanic communities at Western and provide supportive social, academic and cultural programming for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

National education figure to talk about dynamic leadership in education

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… the Oscar of teaching—is the keynote speaker for the free public presentation at the Fetzer Center on the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32969

Faculty, staff and students invited to a night at the ball park

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… 300 child ticket requests from staff and faculty, with up to two child tickets available for each adult ticket … part of the Northwoods League and the team roster is made up of talented college athletes, including two Broncos, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16139

Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need

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… and a world of possibility in front of him. "I grew up in an underprivileged area in Guatemala where education … Program for non-English speakers—a year-long course designed to teach language and other basic skills necessary to … that way most at Western Michigan University, and the biggest reason was the Foundation Scholarship." The Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871

Global economies discussed during talks at WMU

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… by the WMU Department of Political Science, the events are free and open to the public. About the talks Dr. William … in rich countries but is unstable in poor ones. Samuels suggests that the sources of democratic stability lie not just with a country’s aggregate level of wealth, but also with its distribution.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31340

Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change

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… connect with various Kalamazoo initiatives. The event is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. For … discussion include WMU Interdisciplinary Humanities Group for the Study of Climate Change, University Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31054

WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… Manufacturing Innovation—NNMI—which is intended to scale up advanced flexible hybrid electronic manufacturing … focus of the center will be to assist industry in the scale-up of their technologies and to identify new technology … electronics. Atashbar has an extensive background in the design and fabrication of sensors. Together, they are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501