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The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James Rhodes has racked up a stack of diplomas from Western over the last several … putting a bunch of ones and zeros in the computer." Growing up in Grand Rapids, Rhodes always pictured himself as a … company Michigan Bell, encouraged him to take the suggestion to heart. "She had the inside scoop on the future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… pivotal role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career options, … he says. "I loved it. It was something I liked waking up early in the morning and doing and actually having a … interning on local political campaigns. Sekich also found support in Lee Honors College and opportunities to grow his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

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

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… them to work as a team to develop a research question, design a research effort to seek answers, and collect and … classes who then work with the next incoming group as undergraduate lab assistants. Development of science … help students integrate their acquired knowledge into a bigger whole," Schwartz says. "That bigger whole is all about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

WMU named finalist for national Climate Leadership Award

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… among the U.S. colleges and universities that are signatories of the American College and University … advances that can be used to tackle some of society's biggest challenges. "This is enormously gratifying," says WMU … transformation of higher education. Second Nature is the supporting organization of the American College and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14863

Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips

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… These short-term, noncredit activities are fee based and designed for passionate learners age 50 and over. Registration … Programming is developed by institute members with the support of WMU's Extended University Programs staff. … six programs on a wide range of topics. The programs are free and open to the public and will be held from 11 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319

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

Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week

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https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46381

Student organization honored for volunteer service

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… with CIS three years ago, initiating a men's empowerment group with Mount Zion Baptist Church and a women's empowerment group, both at Kalamazoo Central High School. "Their passion … to give back," adds Kalamazoo Central Principal Valerie Boggan . "KC students look forward to the exchange and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48001

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… State University Extension in 2010, where she teamed up with the 4-H Youth Development program to prepare kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255