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Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… fellowship for brain cell regeneration study Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers … Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. With her $138,000 award, Calvo-Ochoa is studying the … says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that I can encourage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

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 supply … Perkins says. "I was sitting in my living room with my wife and in-laws when I received the announcement … for students to succeed. I will carry these influences with me to the organizations I serve in the future, with

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18574

Kalamazoo Pride event celebrates diversity

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… Kalamazoo Pride event celebrates diversity Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Pride is the Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian … the eighth annual Kalamazoo Pride begins at 6 p.m. Friday with a local DJ, the "Miss or Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2015" … hits. Performances on Saturday kick off at 2 p.m. with a local DJ and the performance artist DC. Nashville …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24632

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies Submitted by … effect at the start of the fall 2020 semester. It comes with a more focused set of educational intents, learning … showing the program model and student learning outcomes with assessment rubrics was recently added there. A user …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731

Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case Program in 2021 with several criminal justice students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's murder. Students in Western … students have been involved in the Swartz investigation for months. As part of their work in the Cold Case Program, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Legrand (Photo … of Cherbourg," will be in Kalamazoo in May to perform with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for the 2016 Gilmore … at the Paris Conservatory from 1943 to 1950, graduating with top honors as both a composer and a pianist. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development Submitted by Raine Kuch on These and other … Conference on African Development is held biennially, with the location alternating between WMU and Ethiopia. Its primary purpose is to provide people with a better understanding of cultural, political and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

WMU, Fleck ink agreement to share 'Row the Boat' legacy

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… ink agreement to share 'Row the Boat' legacy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 2016 WMU football Broncos … personal and grew out of the way he and his family coped with the loss of an infant son. As part of the agreement and to honor Bronco football accomplishments and his time with the team, Fleck will make a yearly gift of $10,000 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38226

WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans

Haworth College of Business

… business students to continue service project to honor veterans Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU students … 14 sections of the college's First-Year Experience course with course instructors and faculty of the college leading … students learn about the community and build relationships with other students," says Tomika Griffin-Brown , First-Year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829

Generous gift expands University art collection

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… Generous gift expands University art collection Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and drawings. In a moment of serendipity, Kollig connected with Dr. Indra Lācis , director of exhibitions at the … says Lācis, who excitedly set the ball in motion with Dan Guyette , dean of the College of Fine Arts, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282