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WMU to confer 1,349 degrees during summer commencement

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… Edward Montgomery will distribute 1,349 diplomas on behalf of the University. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … 1,349 diplomas on behalf of the University: 868 at the bachelor's level, 447 at the master's level and 34 at the … and Human Development, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Extended University Programs and Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53990

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The new class of scholars were chosen from the 845 students who begin … Valued at $60,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … president and a fundraiser. She participated in science fairs, advancing to the district competition one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400

Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western

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… and was building little robots and things. It was just kind of a natural fit for me." The drive to work with cars may be … on the campus of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences . "(Formula SAE) has been a fantastic chance to … learned to work. Durham graduates Saturday, May 1 , with a bachelor's degree and a job waiting for him at Fiat Chrysler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938

Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity

Haworth College of Business

… Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Trial and error—It is one of the best methods of learning. And Rianna Clay-Valdez , a senior from … She first considered studying medical research and computer science before finding that her capacity to work with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Alex Gibson will receive a David L. Boren Scholarship of $16,500 to study abroad at the Qasid Arabic Institute in … will focus on Arabic language. Gibson was selected as one of 171 undergraduate Boren Scholarship recipients out of a … of Parchment High School, Gibson is a junior working on a bachelor's degree based on a self-designed major in Arabic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association

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… Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association Submitted … verified) on Reeser KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is awarding a … of field education for 18 years and coordinator of the bachelor of social work program. In the community, Reeser is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22868

Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

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… University dance major to Panama to explore the joy of movement with children in that nation's orphanages and … capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a chapter of Movement Exchange at WMU. Class project becomes … done is incredibly rewarding." Mills, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance, says that she is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute … 1,651 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,202 at the bachelor's level, 413 at the master's level and 36 at the … the College of Aviation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and College of Health and Human Services. The noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns

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… left, and Gloria Park, right, hear from clients as part of their summer Broncos Lead internship with Room 35, a … Western alumni Joshua Gray and Donovan McVey , co-founders of business consulting firm Room 35, is one that comes from … business and legal side of real estate as she finishes her bachelor’s degree at Western. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72486

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… for kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on The first cohort of the Global Engagement Program studied abroad in Portugal … VanderKamp , of Kalamazoo, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in public and nonprofit administration. … , of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who graduated in April with bachelor's degrees in anthropology and communications. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108