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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 in our … as Le prepares to graduate on Saturday, April 27 , with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a job already lined up as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401
Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni award event in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences with other students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … engineering student Colton Hicks is figuring out the type of engineer he hopes to become—broadening his own skillset …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952
Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Anthropology professor emerita honored with lifetime achievement award … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Erika Friedl , the Edwin E. Meader professor emerita of anthropology at Western Michigan … East, women and gender, children in anthropology and social science theory. Her work has been published in an abundance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60832
Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns
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… Western Michigan University or other student interns in the science, technology, engineering and … Connection at WMU runs the internship award program for all of Michigan's 15 public universities. Last year: More than … was awarded to 99 companies across Michigan. A total of 122 students from Michigan's public universities were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259
Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim
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… native earned the recognition for his work on an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," directed by Tony Award nominee … award," says Reid, who graduated from WMU in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in theatre design and technical … this production was extremely intricate and was composed of many overlapping layers, incorporating soundscapes during …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
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… hire Western Michigan University student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. … relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection. "The funds are provided … for this summer are due Monday, March 2 ." WMU is a member of that network, along with Michigan State, Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21580
Sky Broncos soar to fourth overall in 2023 national flight competition
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… graduates and current flight instructors at the College of Aviation. Ryan Seiler , aviation master faculty … between a successful group and others is not a lack of skill, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of … place are listed below. All members are aviation flight science majors. Kyle Albrecht , a senior from Hartland, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71689
First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law
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… an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for … a career in immigration law. "I think there are a bunch of families in the United States who have been living in the … empowered her to become that voice. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in legal studies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113
Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion
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… to light in a panel discussion by editors and contributors of the new anthology "Immigration and Justice for Our … for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 , in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center. Part of the Western Michigan … from Senegal and is a 2014 graduate of WMU with a bachelor's degree in Spanish. For more information, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963
Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award
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… nationally known researcher whose work changed the study of the American Midwest and spirituality movements will be … A native of Santa Clara, California, Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in medical microbiology from Stanford … total. His work was recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences with the CAS Faculty Achievement Award in Research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904