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Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

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… looking for connections, campus resources or just a good time, Western Michigan University students and … with both of those organizations, I just thought, 'This is what's getting me up in the morning; this is what I want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… to increase the number of sophomores attending class full-time by 14% for those attending class 90% of the time or … like snacks and 6 points for writing tablets. "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase … 10th graders were showing up to the cart they weren't sure what it was," says Baznik. "Now you can hear them chattering …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education

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… average. "To be successful in today’s world, people need to go on and complete some sort of postsecondary education, and that’s exactly what the Upward Bound program is trying to ensure for these … leg up they need now makes such a huge difference once it’s time to actually enroll in college, and I’m so happy to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… do worse in making a career choice than taking a look at what the aviation industry has to offer.  His degree in … was clear enough that the internship turned into a full-time gig at AAR.  While none of this was rocket science, … International or some other destination  -- because United doesn't have "widebody aircraft" servicing that airport.    …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-united-airlines

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… education and human development graduate secured a full-time job with the Kalamazoo Promise, months before … classroom settings. "When I worked for Gryphon Place, I got to be more of a friend. I didn't have to be the leader … Wallace was one of the first people who really supported what I was trying to do at Western. Melissa Holman is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward Montgomery cut the ribbon for the new pattern plotter printer. … Chitra Singh. The program's new serger reduces threading time from 30 minutes to 30 seconds. Dr. Mary Simpson … boots on the ground ready to go and be employed, and that's what we want," Dr. Mary Simpson , assistant professor,   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… “I want to be able to, as a provider, spend more time with my patients and learn more about them and what may be causing their problems,” says Bazany, who grew … them in recognizing the potential of their future.” Bazany does not let his injury slow him down. He remains active and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in … 8th Circuit Court—a position she was appointed to by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2021. Parker-LaGrone even chose her … learning how to administrate and handle the day to day of what happens in practice—how to run an office, how to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and communication while also completing an internship at what has become one of the most recognized film events in … mother died, and he and his father moved from Texas to Chicago to be closer to family.  “My coping was movies," he says. … his own short films with his friends after school. By the time he was in high school, they had won a local film …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday

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… be livestreamed at wmich.edu/trustees.   On Nov. 29 , the negotiating teams representing the University and the … Stage Employees (IATSE), a union that represents part-time stage workers for major productions at Miller … IATSE provides part-time professional stage help beyond what is covered by the University’s permanent staff at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783