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Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… competition concludes Feb. 1. KALAMAZOO—Nearly 800 of the brightest high school seniors from Michigan and around the country are … to incoming freshmen. The 2014 recipients will be attending school beginning in fall. All participants offered awards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13180

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

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… changed her major three times, but her persistence paid off and put her on the path to a fulfilling career in a … far cry from where she started several years ago as a high school student in the small town of Sandusky, Michigan. "I … she would pursue a degree in pharmacy. "After I got into school, I realized I like working with my hands a lot more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509

Pilfered Bronco Victory Bell restored to campus and set for season

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… the bell, and it has been restored by four members of WMU's chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of State … when the first victory bell, which had hung in a country schoolhouse, was donated to the University by the Gull Lake School District. It was rung for the first time on campus to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1508

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of legendary Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, … , and her best friend Betty Kelley —both still in high school. Barbee-McNeal called up her cousin Norma (Barbee) … offer. "We really weren't interested. We were so into our school work and that kind of thing." But Street's parents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… the textbooks we were reading in class!" says David Le , of Portage, Michigan. "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success … Health Department where I learned about immunizations, school nursing and other services nursing provides for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

Multitalented microbiology student is highly lauded for her scholarship

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… as a U.S. Marine mechanic and nurturing the musical talents of children as an elementary school teacher, Carol Beaver is a woman of many talents and diverse interests. Beaver chose to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34573

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… by Erin Flynn on U.S. Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae is part of the Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing … me the opportunity to be in the military and still continue school full time," he says, also balancing his student and … forward to his next challenge: Army Officer Candidate School where he will continue his military career, building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… the Michigan State Geographic Bee, testing their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C., to … March 31 , and will bring the young semi-finalists from schools across the state and their families to the Fetzer … now in its 29th year. Bees held statewide Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

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… support system in 2008 for individuals who have aged out of the foster care system, and who wish to earn a college … session. Commit to mentor his or her mentee for one full school year. Spend four hours per month--at least two in … caring adult to spend time with and learn from will be invaluable to both the scholar and the program. Application …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735

In Tempo, fall 2024

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… May, blends multiple genres and expands the traditional use of the cello. Hamilton, MM ‘18, a cellist and vocalist, … Symphony Orchestra for nearly a decade and being a member of the longtime Kalamazoo R&B, hip-hop and soul ensemble … musical performance featuring local elementary through high school youth. ■ …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-tempo