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Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… violence," he says. "There are more than 25 terrorist groups that are active in Afghanistan. There are no jobs, no … me. They said, 'They'll give you shelter, they'll give you support, you need to go. It's not safe here.' But when I got … much better, he did have the opportunity to leave for a couple hours a day under strict supervision. Refugees couldn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… ambitious winter-spring session. To find out about these upcoming activities, those interested are invited to attend … M.D. School of Medicine, who will bring participants up-to-date on the practice of modern medicine. Breakout … per year, or $17.50 if joining midyear. Programs are designed for passionate learners age 50 and over and offered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal

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… schools in 20 West Michigan counties, the project will support teams of school principals and teacher leaders by: Providing intense professional development and support, and money for renewal projects for teams of leaders … who may be future principals. The school team will be assigned a team of coaches who will work with them over a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… department’s value, and with a desire to provide lasting support for future students, Rochon met with department … important for graduate students in particular.”  “It’s super easy and it’s been rewarding,” Rochon says of the … Rochon also represented the Palestinian government in a significant case brought forward from the United States.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… ever wanted to do.  Planes always interested me.  Growing up, we would go to the Middle East every summer.  On that … was until I was part of it.  My primary resources were a couple of people from my high school who had chosen WMU's … at the college's base of operations at Battle Creek's Kellogg Field, worked three years as a flight instructor, served …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity

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… their collections. Gotts is wearing the dress she designed for the Warriors in Pink collection. Grace Stibich … fashion aficionados at Western Michigan University revved up their creative skills for a cause. The Merchandising … Most Cohesive Style Line Kyle Shannon : Best Styled Line Maggie Ek : Most Marketable Grace Stibich : Best Use of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… People infected with coronavirus—2019-nCoV—should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. Currently, there is … at 7 p.m. has been postponed. The contest will be made up at a later date, to be determined. "As we have … game." Keep checking with wmubroncos.com for further updates. The Broncos return to action on Saturday, when they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

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 … lays bare the wounds of their childhood and highlights the support they found in Western's Seita Scholars Program—a … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

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

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… , in which teams drive the solar-powered cars they’ve designed and built in a cross-country time and distance rally … this team has heart," says Keil, professor of engineering design. This year's finish is a welcome return to the top-five in the single-occupant vehicle racing category at the FSGP–the first since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… of Music and Department of Chemistry . It challenges the groups to develop original works of art based on analysis by … that art in a community exhibition. For the most recent group of participants, the projects began in fall 2018 by … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132