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Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

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… Crystal Lucas-Perry , BA '10, is taking that accomplishment up a notch, starring in two Broadway productions within a … "1776" revival—a production detailing the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence—Lucas-Perry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer 2017 interns

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… program The Small Company Internship Award Program provides up to $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire an … intern for summer 2017. Companies may apply for funding for up to two interns from either one or two MCRN schools. … says WMU has $35,000 to disperse this year, enough to support about 12 to 14 internships at the recommended rate of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38170

WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014

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… set at the Jan. 22 meeting. Other agenda items to be taken up include reports covering gifts, grants and personnel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12714

Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

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… In the face of adversity, the Western community rose up to support each other and find new ways to create and connect. … Along with the University's Medical Director, Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , Bott and Proudfoot co-chaired the WMU COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

Postmodern Jukebox comes to Miller Auditorium

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… of shows to packed-house crowds around the world. The group takes current Top 40 hits and re-imagines them as coming … alt-rock hit "Creep" as a torch-like ballad that's racked up 21 million views and was named one of the "9 Best Viral … jazz remake of Elle King's "Ex's & Oh's" for MTV UK. The group's accomplishments have earned them praise from a plethora …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35844

WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… magazine. The University was recognized for its efforts supporting diversity in higher education, an honor WMU has … a ward of the state or from families receiving free lunch. Each of the six entering cohorts have an average … on the intersection of identity, power and privilege, microaggressions and cultural humility for such units as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

Dawn M. Nelson obituary

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… received by WMU. Although born in Kalamazoo, Nelson grew up in nearby Comstock and graduated from Comstock High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43245

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … on Tuesday, Nov. 15 . Mills was orphaned at age 12 and grew up in poverty on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South … only American to ever bring home gold in that race, and his upset win has been called one of the greatest moments in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

A new hub for belonging and connection

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… at the heart of campus. The building was intentionally designed to maximize natural light, something students … “When the marching band started playing outside … I was supposed to get up and speak, and I gulped because I thought, … but it never quite got there because it wasn’t really designed as a student center. It was designed more as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73398

Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU

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… on-site. "Reflections on Ethical Dilemmas in Therapy and Supervision" will be presented by Dr. Sharon L. Bowman , … Vandiver at beverly.vandiver@wmich.edu or (269) 387-0709. Free parking will be available behind Sangren Hall in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45785