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WMU student one of four in state to win prestigious $5,000 scholarship
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… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University student Sean Perkins , an integrated … WMU This is the second year in a row a student of Western Michigan University has received a scholarship from the … Perkins' award follows the recent announcement that Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18574
WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive
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… drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery kicked off … WMU United Way Campaign, Office of the President, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019
WMU looks to collect 200 pints of blood during annual challenge
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… Center Thursday, March 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have set from 11 a.m. to … the Bronco Blood Bash, a friendly competition with Central Michigan University to see which school can collect the most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45727
Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips
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… Mich.—The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is offering more than 60 courses, trips, … and Chocolate: Oh My, a trek to the byways of southwest Michigan for a wine and chocolate tour; register by Tuesday, … 6—"Rocks and Minerals Are a Valuable Economic Resource in Michigan" Oct. 20—"Childhood Obesity: A Generation at Risk" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319
April grad named top industrial engineering student in nation
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… on Croes KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An April graduate of Western Michigan University is traveling to Montreal, Quebec, this … and one of the best students we have had here at Western Michigan University," says Dr. Bob White , professor of … and was attended by engineering students from four states—Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. In addition to serving …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16186
Graduate students win leading geology awards
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University graduate students brought home two of … grant. Sarah VanderMeer , a doctoral student from Holland, Michigan, in the Department of Geosciences, captured first … of Professional Geologists, and Journal of Maps. Peggy McNeal , a doctoral student from San Diego in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875
First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for seasonal farmwork, Elizbia Capula … The support and guidance she received at Western Michigan University has empowered her to become that voice. … of services for CAMP, when he visited Eau Claire (Michigan) High School. "I remember he was packing up when I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success
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… Mich.—Some students are buried in their books; Western Michigan University students lead presentations that inform … we were reading in class!" says David Le , of Portage, Michigan. "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really … Dr. Maria Roche-Dean , assistant professor of nursing, suggested he focus on the Burmese population because of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401
WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows
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… Fellows Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study … of opportunities to see policy in action, visiting the Michigan State Capitol to advocate for reforms as well as … was renamed in 2000 in honor of Dr. Lewis Walker , Western Michigan University's first African American Ph.D. faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381
Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry
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… harvests and rain, she’s also the deity of one of West Michigan’s favorite libations: beer. “According to legend, … co-owner of Black Calder Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The goddess inspired his brewery’s logo, which … 2020, Black Calder is the first Black-owned brewery in Michigan. In a field historically lacking diversity—a 2019 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903