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MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity

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… initiative. Samantha Morehead walks down the runway to kick off the Motown Fashion Show. Antione McCoy models a look … rewarding thing when you pour countless hours over months of planning something, and you finally see it come to life … of it," says Morehead, who will graduate this month with a bachelor's degree in marketing. In addition to her trip to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… Moulds) FULTON, Mich.—Carefully navigating the waters of the Pine Creek on kayaks and canoes, visitors from Western Michigan University observed beds of wild rice nearing maturity. The sacred plants are part of … a perspective shift in the way that Western society and science is looking at solutions to climate change. Because, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… demonstrated their ability to pivot and shine in the face of adversity. "Campus employment gives students the … greater community," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student Employment … an office manager in Housing and Residence Life down to a science. "Much would not be accomplished in my outer office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… between the two. Dr. Whitney DeCamp , WMU associate professor of sociology and associate director of the Kercher Center … games," he says, "often are more interested in computer science or more comfortable with technology and computers." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

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… to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted of serious crimes, has received a $418,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its vital work. The DOJ grant … on the funded work are Dr. Mark Hurwitz , WMU political science professor, and Marla Mitchell-Cichon , director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is … graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in music. Knowing she wanted to pursue a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… engagement on campus. "This is really a fundamental goal of higher education to prepare citizens to live in this democratic society," says Dr. Denise Keele , professor of political science and WeVote faculty co-chair. The group is ramping up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

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… collegiate gymnastics career nearly ended before it took off. The standout Western Michigan University … just days after her first meet as a Bronco. Instead of being overcome by fear, her passion for the sport fueled … accomplished all of that while continuing her pursuit of a bachelor's degree in nursing—something she says she wouldn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Dunbar Hall The future Dunbar Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A wave of excitement is building at Western Michigan University as the highly anticipated renovation of Dunbar Hall, an academic landmark that has served tens of … develop critical thinking skills," says College of Arts and Sciences Dean Carla Koretsky . "Our goal is to create an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… students Jessica Graber, left, and Kimi Rook, right, and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their … to “keep the social in social distancing,” “be a source of light and love for someone who may be alone during this … and disease control and a Master of Arts in international science and technology policies at George Washington …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876