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WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… Turkey, served 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Air Force and is currently in WMU's Air Force ROTC program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco pride is honoring the service of a Western Michigan University … Trick Military Scholarship . "Western Michigan University is proud that Operation Hat Trick has chosen to provide a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship

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… Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kedziorek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Elissa C. Kedziorek , editor-in-chief of Western Michigan … News Fellows Program. Kedziorek, a junior journalism major from Tecumseh, is one of just eight young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… leaders. Sandra Upton , f ounder and chief DEI strategist at Upton Consulting Group and a graduate of WMU's … equity and inclusion (DEI). Crain's describes these lists as the "who's who" of power brokers across the West … a large impact in their wake. CEHD graduates on these lists range from a superintendent of the state's eight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… of educational leadership, research and technology, is heading a team of researchers from WMU, the Biological … about what works," Spybrook says. "What science program is most effective? What professional development program for teachers is going to be most effective and thereby lead to better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide

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… on the presidential race. Dr. Jim Butterfield was on television in Vietnam, while Dr. Mahendra Lawoti , who is from Nepal, was interviewed by Nepali media. Professors … for local news media on election night. Dr. John Clark is doing election night analysis for Channel 3, while Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122

Integrated supply management student nets prestigious scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… national scholarships. Senior Aaron McClendon of Westland is the recipient of the $10,000 Gary L. Buffington … the Industrial Supply Association Education Foundation. He is also the recipient of the $5,000 R. Gene Richter … Opportunities for professional development McClendon is the first WMU recipient of the Buffington scholarship and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31544

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… Mich.—On the cusp of graduation, Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor is ready to make the world her stage. Empowered by … and staff, the Western Michigan University acting student is confident in her career path. It's a far cry from when … gave her the courage to declare her passion as a major—a decision bolstered by her experience in the Fine Arts House, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers Submitted by … gym. Young athletes crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

Award-winning musicians team up for free concert at WMU

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… up for free concert at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Breisach KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Award-winning duo Danielle Breisach and Yana Avedyan will be at Western Michigan … the Dalton Center Recital Hall for a free concert. The Madison-based duo will be performing recently published works …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37418

President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU

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… President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU Submitted … University Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent raise for President John M. Dunn , increasing his salary for his final year and triggering a $65,000 gift from the University's first couple to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36938