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First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

W Magazine

… opportunities to meet weekly and engage in programming designed to keep them involved on campus and build a … Smith worried about before coming to Western; their biggest fear was not finding friends or a place to fit in. … in the Bronco Connect Living Learning Community (LLC). Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift , it is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890

WMU celebrates fall 2024 graduates at Dec. 14 commencement

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… outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. … Livestream Lounge. Indicate the number of tickets you need, up to four, and specify which ceremony your guests will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/fall-2024-commencement-details

Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… , in the Brown & Gold room in WMU's Bernhard Center. It is free and open to the public making headlines Benesch's … or participate in violence against members of another group," Benesch says. "In many cases of mass murder, including … by what they read on social media and websites." While freedom of speech is a protected right, some forms of speech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

University reorganizes admissions area to match recruitment plans

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… charged and a change to the way the University handles assignment of nonresident status, says Dr. Terrence M. Curran … the position. Eight of the nine positions are currently occupied and the incumbents have been notified they may apply … and Arizona." Curran says the positions are intentionally designed as shorter-term roles in recognition of the intense …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39446

Miller Auditorium presents a new twist on a classic tale

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… and soul who doesn't let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. … discount is available to all WMU faculty and staff. Group discounts are available at (269) 387-2312. WMU students … are required to show their Bronco Card when picking up tickets and upon entrance to the theatre. For more news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38491

Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism … 35 th time the chapter has received the Superior Status designation from the international organization. Superior … including assisting local Kalamazoo county residents with free tax preparation and involvement with the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … on Tuesday, Nov. 15 . Mills was orphaned at age 12 and grew up in poverty on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South … only American to ever bring home gold in that race, and his upset win has been called one of the greatest moments in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Shelley S. Grant obituary

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… S. Grant Shelley S. Grant, a former manager of building support services in the Department of Facilities Management … the University. During her WMU career, she worked her way up the facilities management ranks. By 2002-03, she had been named manager of building support services in that department's building custodial and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26321

Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration

W Magazine

… "It’s really a confidence booster when (one of them) comes up to our booth, and we’re able to get into an in-depth … Michigan. Students involved in WALI learn how to design, build, launch and operate small satellites, including … their CubeSat design, which they presented to some of the biggest aerospace agencies and companies in Albuquerque, New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… 16 , with a bachelor's degree and a dream job already lined up. In the new year, he'll be headed to Los Angeles to work … specialist for FOX Sports—a job he landed after impressing supervisors during a summer internship with the network that … to study civil engineering. While he liked the idea of design and creation, he realized after an engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706