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Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… began in his childhood listening to the radio and dreaming of becoming famous one day. As he matured and gained diverse experiences, he recognized the impact of media on societal change. Ebo's journey into journalism … science programs—with one exception.  “Western was the only school that I applied to for communications,” says Ebo. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line

Haworth College of Business

… semester at Western Michigan University with a strong sense of who she is professionally. A human resource management student at the … at Michigan State University. Having been accepted into the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, she will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435

Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU

News

… Alaa Sleymann   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alaa Sleymann has dreamed of becoming a Western Michigan University alumna since she … degree in biomedical sciences. She plans to apply to dental school. The journey to that goal, however, will likely look a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as medical offices scale back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037

Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus Submitted … Western Michigan University in computer science and is a software engineer with Level Data, developing a web … with data integration, validation and ingestion for K-12 school districts in the United States. But it is the human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66811

Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear

News

… with hearing problems. KALAMAZOO—The Carls Foundation of Detroit has given $314,400 to Western Michigan University … identifiable permanent hearing loss in one or both ears by school age. "Programs that target children with hearing impairments at various stages throughout their preschool, primary and secondary educations are critical if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243

Libraries releases new digital collections featuring historical photographs, rare manuscripts and oral histories

University Libraries

… The University Libraries is excited to announce the release of three new digital collections and additions to three historical photograph collections.   While many of the items we digitize belong to the Libraries, we also … and Literature Professor Dr. Li Xiang, who led high school students in the CHIN 2750 dual-enrollment course in …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/11/new-digital-collections

Kalamazoo Irish Fest celebrates Celtic music, art and culture

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… , Quinn Dancers. 4:25 p.m. , Dulahan. 5:35 p.m. , Quinn School of Irish Dance. 6:10 p.m. , Blackthorn. 7:30 p.m. , Kalamazoo Pipe Band. 8:05 p.m. , Ladies of Longford. 9:40 p.m. , Kalamazoo Pipe Band. 10:15 p.m. , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16599

Oboist joins percussion duo in free concert

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… with percussionists Brant Blackard and Connor Stevens of Duo Tierra Fria in a program of eclectic works for oboe … 2014 while Blackard and Stevens were attending the Eastman School of Music, and they have since performed … transcriptions and arrangements for percussion. Those schools include University of South Carolina, Virginia Tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44781

Japanese musician to perform on campus during second U.S. tour

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… U.S. tour, Sato Michiyoshi will perform a unique blend of traditional and modern styles on the "shamisen," a … on main campus. Michiyoshi is an award-winning performer of "Tsugaru-jamisen," a dynamic style of music played on the … Michiyoshi is hosted by WMU's Soga Japan Center and School of Music and sponsored by the Japan Foundation of New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45560

Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities

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… demolition and construction activities in December as part of a renovation project to make the first and third floors … southwest Michigan and the Midwest. Offered by the Frostic School of Art since fall 2017, the program combines the … already utilize space there. Much of the Frostic School of Art is housed in South Kohrman Hall and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45220