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Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication
College of Arts and Sciences
… began in his childhood listening to the radio and dreaming of becoming famous one day. As he matured and gained diverse experiences, he recognized the impact of media on societal change. Ebo's journey into journalism … science programs—with one exception. “Western was the only school that I applied to for communications,” says Ebo. “I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552
Student awarded Critical Language Scholarship to study in Japan
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… from left, and other language students pose with the mascot of Hikone, "Hikonyan," at Hikone Castle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … and community colleges. White A graduate of Paw Paw High School, White is a student in WMU's accelerated … assist teaching English to students at Adachi Daijuu Middle School. Critical Languages Scholarship This scholarship …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47665
University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards
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… but have additionally earned the respect and admiration of their peers who nominate them for this honor. I’m very … community in applauding them for their service on behalf of our University,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . … Make a Difference Award recipients Tanya Bakija , Frostic School of Art Kate Bates , Office of Student Engagement Anne …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334
What do employers want from their employees?
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… Mich.—What employers want from their employees is the topic of three career-preparation workshops planned for Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 15-17 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. Dr. Dennison Bhola , vice … have been used by WMU, the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Stryker, Greenleaf Hospitality, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36358
Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need
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… sciences degree puts him one step closer to his dream of becoming a doctor and delivering a critical service to … year completing medical research before applying to medical schools and ultimately becoming a physician. His goal is to … country, Calderón was enrolled in Grand Rapids Union High School's Newcomers Program for non-English speakers—a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871
Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU
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… Alaa Sleymann KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alaa Sleymann has dreamed of becoming a Western Michigan University alumna since she … degree in biomedical sciences. She plans to apply to dental school. The journey to that goal, however, will likely look a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as medical offices scale back …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037
Bush named American Council on Education Fellow
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… , ACE president, announced March 25. Bush, chair and professor in the Department of English, was named an interim … is co-author of two books on teaching English at the high school and middle school levels and he has published widely in English …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23207
Western Winds to perform music from 19th and 21st centuries
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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ensembles comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind and percussion studios in the School of Music at Western Michigan University will present a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35800
Using music as a vessel for social justice
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… Erin Flynn on Daniel Gayden Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for others to march to. It's … form, but it wasn’t until he took a mandatory class in high school that he saw it as an actual career path. Today, … Hall and his other professors, Gayden says he’s learned valuable lessons about making the transition from a student to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039
Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line
Haworth College of Business
… semester at Western Michigan University with a strong sense of who she is professionally. A human resource management student at the … at Michigan State University. Having been accepted into the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, she will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435