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WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, … the real need across the arts industry to ensure that there are places for people of color and that they have equitable … artists of color a space to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and educate them in how to use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential

College of Education and Human Development

… and Alika Edmonds (B.S.W.'24). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dreaming of the big leagues, working with a non-profit was not part of … me a different perspective," says Shettler. "My ultimate career goal is to one day work in the MLB (Major League … not only in the current internship that we had, but in whatever our next endeavors will be." Relevant experience …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/shettler-broncos-lead-internship-sport-managment-experience

WMU once again among nation's 'Best for Vets' colleges

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… 2013 with its third consecutive designation as one of the nation's best institutions for military veterans … and universities. With a ranking of No. 49 among the 650 schools rated, WMU is the only Michigan four-year school … for veterans. The top schools, called "Best for Vets," are then ranked. Also in December, the University learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3986

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her sister are working on creating their own. KALAMAZOO, … who grew up in Senegal but now lives in Kalamazoo. "What I found as a recent immigrant coming here and having …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease

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… professor has been awarded a $416,816 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research … an Applied Sciences. He began studying the science behind what leads to blockage inside arterial walls as a … to try to block initial stages so that the body can take care of itself." Stents can hold open arteries, Springstead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649

New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students

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… by Erin Flynn on A new self-guided tour app is available in the Apple and Android stores. As of Monday, April 24, 2023 , … one they could participate in on their own time and as they are most comfortable." The app guides prospective students … or not, to learn more about Western and get a feel for what life is like as a Bronco," says Megan Anderson , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451

Trustees agree to 18-month extension on Cole-Gilmore property

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At its Aug. 14 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized … WMU or Downtown Tomorrow Inc., which also owns land in the area and adjacent to the WMU property, from selling their … the property for the price of $1 and assumption of a $1.52 million mortgage. This is the third extension granted for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26184

Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… A. Ray Ray first worked at WMU in 1964 and retired from the University in 1991. She was assistant director of what was then called Handicapped Student Services at the … has requested memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Michigan Parkinson Foundation or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… professor has been recognized for her innovation in the classroom. Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, has … marketing research and the innovations she brings to class are legendary," says Dr. Mushtaq Luqmani , chair of the WMU … and has worked in marketing research in the United States and in Taiwan. Contact: Mark Schwerin October 31, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… and establish Native American programming and curriculum at the institution. The new Native American Affairs Council … between the University and tribal communities both on and off campus. Western's Main Campus is on land historically … Acknowledging the importance of the University's shared history with Native American communities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068