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Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… on the streets of Detroit. "We would often stay in abandoned buildings or park benches, stuff like that. Just tried to make it work," he says. Kemp's brother, just two years older, began … I wanted to make a path for my future. My kids, my family—I don't want them growing up in the situation I grew up in. So …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading

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… Michigan University campus this month to read from her works. Hiromi Itō , a radical iconoclast known for her bold … Ito will reflect on her provocative life and groundbreaking work. Itō will also be joined by her translator, Dr. Jeffrey … with books available for purchase. Itō has more than a dozen collections of poetry, several works of prose, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18686

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

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… left, the Project's first exoneree, and its latest exoneree Donya Davis, right. KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan … U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its vital work. The DOJ grant made to WMU supports an effort that has … evidence location and DNA testing where the results may show innocence of those convicted of felonies. The grant also …

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

WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… Griffith on Left to right, Alexandra Henson and Madison Dober KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University integrated supply management students, Madison Dober and Alexandra Henson , have been honored with a … as a supply chain intern at Consumers Energy and will be working as a manufacturing supply chain intern at General …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68174

Public invited to participate in poverty-reduction effort

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… the problems associated with poverty in the community and how they can aid in reducing the disproportionate number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12914

Fifty-four faculty members receive promotions

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… of Chemical and Paper Engineering. Dr. Barbara S. Liggett, School of Public Affairs and Administration. Dr. … of Accountancy. Dr. Karen M. VanDeusen, School of Social Work. Dr. LouAnn Wurst, Department of Anthropology. Promoted … Eng, Department of Anthropology. Dr. Claudia Fajardo, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16595

Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim

W Magazine

… books of 2024 and securing a coveted spot on a TODAY show book club. In "The Waters," Campbell weaves a narrative … the success of "Once Upon a River" and "Q Road.” Those works, along with the author’s short story … and Rose Thorn’s 11-year-old daughter, lovingly nicknamed Donkey, a math prodigy. These and other characters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74810

WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

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… on Left to right: Christina Smith, graduate assistant; Brandon Youngblood, Seita Scholar; Karie Ward, sustainability … increased college access. The Michigan College Access Network has awarded Fostering Success Michigan with the 2017 … among Michigan's students from foster care by building a network of support on college campuses and within local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803

WMU advertising students take first place

Haworth College of Business

… campaign process since it mirrors what they will do for a real client when they enter the advertising and … following graduation.” Team members spent the fall semester working on the Meta Quest 2 project, including researching … Olivia Neitzke , strategy and consumer insights associate Maggie Neuman , social media associate Bailey Papich , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… Business. The publication cites their leadership in the workplace and community and lauds their accomplishments in … sciences at WMU, is internationally known for her work in the areas of gene expression and protein synthesis. … that it is. Having women leaders in STEM is one way to show the next generation that anyone can be a scientist if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579