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Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… at Ford Field during the Lions' Monday Night Football showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.    During a special … their academic and community achievements.”   Ford Field can host 65,000 fans, and a national audience of millions … Detroit Lions   The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Peggy Seals obituary

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… Peggy Seals obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Peggy Arlene Seals , a former Western Michigan University … residence halls. A memorial service was held. Her guestbook can be viewed online . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20950

Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, Wallace made significant strides in securing nearly $1 million in external … their degrees through University Studies. I appreciate how the college transcends across the University, providing … Chicago. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Afro-American Studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75953

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

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… years since Bessie Coleman became the world’s first African American female pilot, Black women still make up less … Airlines, helping keep her dream alive. “People have shown me the way that it should be. The type of family I grew … to check in on students and the organization. “People have shown me the way that it should be.” Brianna Jackson Now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test

College of Education and Human Development

… acts as an add-on to their high school accomplishments and can open doors to different job opportunities. The seal also … who grow up with a second language in the household and can be highly proficient speaking in a foreign or world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238

Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… building and constructing with Tinker Toys. Kids watch an EggBot translate their design onto a ping-pong ball. Kids … and to be able to provide K-12 students a place where they can explore the many opportunities that exist in the fields … and we are proud to work with our education partners to showcase the vast career possibilities the STEAM-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

Voter registration ends Tuesday

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… right to vote and participate in this year's election. You cannot do that if you are not registered to vote. Your right … and responsibility as a citizen." After a century of struggle, organizing and marching, women earned the right to … age to 18. Go to wmich.edu/vote for complete information on how to register or change the address at which you're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1896

20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… were chosen from the 845 students who begin classes this fall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty freshmen have won coveted … Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $60,000 each … a fuller picture of her planned future career as well as how it fits into the overall activities of hospitals. Ahmad …

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

WMU students invited to summer leadership conference

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… $100 for a single room. The conference cost and lodging fee can be paid online through registration, or students can be sponsored by University departments or student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16730

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… students in the program use is relatively inexpensive so it can be easily replicated in their own future teaching … thousands of students over their career, and if they can excite an interest in those kids in pursuing STEM … from nearby ponds. Both campers and teachers excitedly logged the various macroinvertebrates—such as fly larvae and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891