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Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world
Haworth College of Business
… among the students, a testament to the transformative power of shared adventures," says Dr. James Penner, who led a trip … Chen (center) hosted visiting scholars from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Poland. During the visit Dr. Marian … jointly submitted a grant proposal to the Polish National Science Centre to study the funding models of nonprofit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202
'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's Face Off Theater Company to bring to the public "Black Lives, … the Playwrights’ Center, and more. Edmund received his bachelor's degree in theatre performance from Texas Southern …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185
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
Two honored with Distinguished Service Award
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A member of the faculty for 36 years and an experienced administrator … Receiving the award are Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , chair of the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Charlotte Giscombe … and college students with disabilities complete their bachelor’s degree and transition to graduate school and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600
New WMU enrollment management chief hails from North Carolina
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… (not verified) on Curran KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An enrollment professional with more than 30 years of higher education experience in the fields of student life … and Lehigh and Wake Forest universities. Curran earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Rhode …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33091
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
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
Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music's 50th annual Spring Conference is coming to Miller … to promote the performance, understanding and composition of quality wind and percussion music. The event is free and … In 2010, Markowski graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in film practices from Arizona State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391
History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy
Merze Tate College
… Feb. 6. Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of celebrating Black History Month, Merze Tate College at … In 1927, Tate became the first Black student to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western, and she went on to become a … advisor to world leaders. In September 2021, WMU named one of its academic units after her—one of the few Black women …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559
From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success
College of Aviation
… could be "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," with the first of the three adjectives being the star of the show most of the time. Now a captain for Delta Air … He would be a Bronco with a major in aviation flight science with minors in business management and geography …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme