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Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community

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… focused on uplifting community Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis Angel Morales is ready to start his career as an … the possibility of college. "I didn't even know if I was going to go to college," he says. "This gave me hope." … from parents with no (college) education, I didn't know how to navigate this world. So she really helped me out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336

Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

to serve her local community. “I now believe that Western is the best school that will help me to achieve my dreams of … Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems so far has been learning how to use AutoCAD software. AutoCAD is a computer-aided …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/making-difference-owens

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Mentors, innovators, advocates: two Western Michigan University … technology. Wingate's influence on the evaluation field is far-reaching, having contributed significantly to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021 Submitted by Stacey … broadcast. Being a winner in this high-stakes advertising showdown might be worth it but isn't without major risks. … Chipotle will announce a program to help fund local farmers, DoorDash will talk about how it delivers more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

Festive weekend provides plenty of fun for the whole family

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Family Weekend is Oct. 26-28. KALAMAZOO—Hundreds of parents and family … accelerator and new medical school, a presentation on how to remain physically active when going to college, a campus landscape tour, an anthropology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2295

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn … Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program (KVAAP) has shown the impact of focused, wrap-around support for adult … in 2023. “Employer demand for well-trained workers is only going to grow. Helping more adults obtain postsecondary …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Bronco mascot rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph'

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… 's equestrian skills have just been recognized as going far beyond that fall ritual. Stewart, a WMU junior majoring … qualified to compete in May at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's national championships in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Stewart will compete against top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46349

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … really new experience for me,” said Shafie Pour . “I’m very far from my home.”   Fazeleh Shafie Pour takes a photo of … K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

WMU preparing Kalamazoo newspaper archive for public use

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… in words and pictures that dates back to the 1800s, is being prepared for eventual public access as part of the … of the Gazette on microfilm from 1835 to present day. "It's going to take some time to organize this collection but I … tapping the expertise at WMU, not only in archiving know-how. For instance, Houghton says the collection includes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/992

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 … for joy. The player who threw the ball claps. None of them, however, saw any of the action on the court. WMU student … totally shocked to find that every year these athletes jump farther, throw farther and, most importantly, their …

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