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Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he completes his accelerated master's … has been a passion of Heiser's since he was in elementary school, studying maps on long road trips with family. While … she's been really involved in seeing how I'm doing with school work and how my future is looking." In his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… the most prominent voices in journalism today on a variety of national news topics, including the death of an unarmed … — the subject of his Oct. 22 talk at Sangren Hall . The WMU School of Communication invited Granderson to speak and is … I was a wreck. I had no plans" for what to do after high school, he says during an interview in Grand Rapids, where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

From Bangladesh to Bronco Pride: How Tasfia Al Amin found her confidence and community at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, she was immediately drawn to the school's welcoming atmosphere and the flexibility of its graduate engineering management program.  "I wanted a … me up in my career," she says. "The degree that Western offers is very unique." “WMU is open to students from all …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/international-tasfia-al-amin

Free financial aid event set for college-bound students

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… is being held at sites across the country to help high school seniors and others fill out their Free Application … the most financial assistance possible. WMU's event, one of dozens being held around the state as part of the … number of students who continue their education beyond high school and earn post-secondary degrees. The FAFSA is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13373

Welcome-pack items sought for Seita students

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Donations can be dropped off beginning July 20. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donations are needed … September without basic household items to help make their school year successful. Seita Scholars Program officials … a link to a list of needed items, including personal care, school and residence hall supplies as well as financial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25200

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… pierced his neck as he drove down the street—a random act of violence that nearly paralyzed him. Less than a year … experiences. A visit from a social worker in elementary school helped him connect the dots between purpose and … support of educators and administrators in Kalamazoo Public Schools—Hargrave considers Mark Hill , principal of Phoenix …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Celia Yonkers obituary

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… staff member, died Aug. 29 . She was 93. Yonkers, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1988 after nearly 19 years of service to the University. She was a clerk in the School of Music. Services The family will receive friends …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42356

Jazz great kicks off 34th annual festival

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… Jazz great kicks off 34th annual festival Submitted by Anonymous (not … Jazz Orchestra, directed by Tom Knific, and the high school big band and combo from the 30 groups participating … year's festival. The daylong festival will feature high school big band and combo performances beginning at 8 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13864

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism … and challenges of local journalism—all while gaining valuable professional reporting experience and providing an … Christian , a Presidential Innovation Professor in the School of Communication who has been a Collaborative member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

Trustees to meet Thursday, discuss board's presidential assessment

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 ,  in formal session, trustees' annual assessment of President Edward Montgomery is on the agenda. A … of capital expenditure for the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, a lease agreement with FedEx Office and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66552