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Using music as a vessel for social justice
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… justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on Daniel Gayden Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for … of Chicago to a public research university in Kalamazoo, however, wasn't the easiest transition. "My sophomore year … and figuring out what that means. "I had the experience of going to New Orleans about a week before everything shut …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039
Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI
W Magazine
… and writing studies KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Brian Gogan is no stranger to the writing process. Brainstorming, … So when a new tool with the ability to completely upend how we think about writing presented itself, he felt … of somebody who teaches writing. If this technology is going to influence the writing in the classroom or …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life
Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience
College of Education and Human Development
… Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience Submitted by Chris Hybels on Anaia Kassenda walks the runway during MODA's Fashion Show at the Gilmore Car Museum in 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo
WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant
College of Education and Human Development
… renewal project expands with $15M grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in an elementary classroom at … and development practices. Each school will decide how to use the HIL Principles, Practices, and Process to … period and randomize them into two groups, with cohort 2A going first for two and a half years. At the end of that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476
Impacting students a world away
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… a world away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, … many opportunities as I do." She kept that spirit of giving going at WMU through the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority as well … sustainability is one of the reasons I chose WMU. I enjoyed how many trees we have on campus and the preserves like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
College of Arts and Sciences
… best chance of completing her life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. … don’t know of anyone who has been challenged with the plant going through the top of the greenhouse at this northern … extends another 6 feet above the roof. Until Alice starts showing panicles, or flower branches, it’s hard to predict …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881
Study abroad at Western yields higher student success
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Michigan University students who study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their academic studies, … repeatedly from students when they return from overseas is how much more confident and independent they feel after …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact
WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks
University Libraries
… WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open textbooks by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382
Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose
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… Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a … Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. At Western Michigan University, … for me to get some clinical experience because I am going into clinical psychology," she says. Alongside fellow …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree in public health. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations … self,' so I like to take the initiative to think about how I can help someone instead of how I can be helped." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190