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Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Ed Gordon Gordon, who resides in Oakland County, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication from WMU in 1982. … He is the host and executive producer of "Ed Gordon," an hourlong quarterly news magazine on Bounce TV, as well as host …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

Professor emeritus and photography department pioneer establishes endowment

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… to impact photography students at WMU in significant ways. With a gift of $150,000, Carney has established an endowment … contributions, which have provided more than 30 students with scholarships over the years. The endowment will allow … as a way to give current students the same sort of acknowledgement that he enjoyed as an aspiring artist.  “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38388

‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… I want them to feel the intensity from the stage," says Noelle DeWees , a fourth-year Western Michigan University … a magic between (the) students. They have a connection with each other; it's very powerful," says Hung, an … as opposed to other universities where it's a lot bigger and it's not personal." Personalized approach Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System awarded $550,000 to effectively address phosphorus, road salt pollution from stormwater runoff

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… address phosphorus, road salt pollution from stormwater runoff Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … design developed to remove chlorides associated with salting the roads in winter. The $550,000 grant for the … Policy and Management Council, a body that in partnership with Western helps manage the preserve. State Rep. Julie M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68473

WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine

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… students pen issue of West Michigan magazine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: May, Penny, Steele, … write about if they were given and entire magazine to fill with their best work? That question is answered in May's … the articles.  The students' articles are in keeping with Encore's mission of showcasing the greater Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39823

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

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… other students as well as industry experts who have shared knowledge, inspiration and mentorship. “The exceptional … and propelled me toward success.” And her success starts with gaining real-world experience. She chose WMU’s Master … of moving to a new country and new educational system with the support of WMU. “WMU's welcoming and inclusive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Agreement awards college credit for career and technical education

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… WMU students may be eligible, when their CTE courses align with courses in one of the college's majors, to receive up … state-approved CTE curricula. For example, a student with approved high school coursework completed at an early … transcript. The application is available online . WMU will not charge tuition for awarded credit. The articulated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51145

Stanford names two WMU students as University Innovation Fellows

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… Stanford names two WMU students as University Innovation Fellows Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … that empowers student leaders to increase campus engagement with innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and design … Puckett , a student majoring in advertising and promotion, with minors in general business and gender and women's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38475

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career options, including an opportunity to work with Hon. Curtis Bell , chief judge at Kalamazoo County … and doing and actually having a passion for something, not feeling like it was just a job. It confirmed that this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

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… opportunity to learn about regenerative farming at DeLano Farms. Andrea Page, assistant director of internships at … says Kirsten Clemente, farm director, pictured here talking with Andrea Page. Gracey Henckel, a freshwater science and … my career." Interns also had the opportunity to visit Kellogg Biological Research Center, which practices rotational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437