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WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program
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… WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program Submitted by Erin Flynn on … received a nearly $1 5,000 award from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) to launch an elders - in-residence … Western’s Native American Affairs Council will consult with elders and councils of the three Potawatomi tribal …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program
Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty
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… celebrates these rising stars in higher education annually with the Emerging Scholar Awards. Drs. Megan Grunert … award recipients. “Recognizing talented and innovative young leaders with our highest early career award, the … in STEM fields. "Through her research, she has made significant contributions on understanding some of the most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743
Office renamed to reflect total student population served
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… is reaffirming its focus on serving all new WMU students with programs that range from First-Year Experience Seminars … and thoughtful about the way we serve and communicate with all students," says Toni Woolfork-Barnes , director of … tool for all incoming students called Plan It 4-Ward that can be used by students throughout their academic careers at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45211
Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive
W Magazine
… launched at 10 years old and continues to successfully run with a mission to support low-income families in Kalamazoo. … going to happen but just going for it and having to give your all to something is what I enjoy,” says Wallace, who is … so much in just the first year of being at Western, and I can already see the things I’ve been taught have helped me …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
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… New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows, rubbing elbows with the industry's brightest stars. "This was my first time … by an exclusive experience at one of the fashion world's biggest events. "If I hadn't come to Western, I don't think … skills." LeKander designed a "zero waste" skirt that can be made out of a twin XL bed sheet. Knowing most college …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033
Health disparities focus of WMU Burian lecture, conference
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… Mich.—Disparities in the health of various segments of American society will come under scrutiny when a family physician … by the college's Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. With the theme "Collaboration for Equity: Building a … overall health have improved in recent years for most Americans, this is not so for all segments of the population. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21420
Liv Hale’s future in advertising is the mane event
Haworth College of Business
… spent her summer as a marketing and communications intern with Traverse City Horse Shows to promote large-scale … role in Hale’s professional goals, creating a base that she can build. “The B.B.A. curriculum at WMU Haworth is so … are looking to get the most out of their time at WMU. “Put yourself out there and get involved! My collegiate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73215
Haworth College of Business alumni recognition program wins award
Haworth College of Business
… minimum of two years of professional experience. Potential candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by someone … a committee of faculty, staff and members of the college’s Young Alumni Advisory Board. Goals of the project … alumni success through an attractive and modern website, with a look and page length that appeals to recent alumni. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57002
Annual festival brings theatre artists from across Midwest to campus
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… the Kalamazoo community will have an opportunity to engage with emerging and professional theatre artists from across … and their input in post play discussions will significantly impact the future of these new works. It is very … events including "Tru Theater," "The Kates," and "You're Being Ridiculous." Her newest play, "The Guest" has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47468
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer 2017 interns
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… sixth consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for funding to help them hire Western Michigan … Award Program provides matching funds to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees hire WMU students to work on … hour. She adds that there are few restrictions on who can apply, but the MCRN funding is targeted toward companies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38170