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Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… she used her talents to educate millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern … Images) "Since I was a youngster, I've always dreamed big," the Western Michigan University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she …

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Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors

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… Western Michigan University pilots captured first place in the collegiate division and fifth place overall in the … Air Race Classic was a very challenging race that presented many learning opportunities," says Quandt, a senior double …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841

History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

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… women leaders honor Tate's legacy Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Trailblazing alumna Merze Tate whose legacy will be … to her legacy as a trailblazer. In 1927, Tate became the first Black student to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western, and she went on to become a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and advisor to world

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Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive Media Group KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The director of the National Institutes of Health, a top … Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss how the federal government could help them quicken the pace …

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Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

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… Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on 'Swan Lake' … Gala dance concert Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 1-3 , in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. … as well National Choreography Competition winner Brendan Duggan . Including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and tap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44735

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 by … piles with us," says Coaker, adding the group had to store many of the returnable items in Seiler's garage. It took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students

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… WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education … social distancing guidelines continue during the pandemic, how can caregivers best serve students whose academic … says. Free online education resources are available, and many others offer free trials. Here are some that Wallace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245

Events to examine ethical questions surrounding drones

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… Events to examine ethical questions surrounding drones Submitted by … Wilson will engage in an exploratory analysis of how drones and UAVs reconfigure people's conceptions of … in practical and applied ethics and has taught courses in many areas of practical ethics, including medical ethics, …

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Dunn visits China and Malaysia to celebrate partnerships

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… Dunn visits China and Malaysia to celebrate partnerships Submitted by … on Dunn (far right) and Zeng (second from left) at the Sunway celebration KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Celebrations of both … and one of the oldest of Western Michigan University's international education partnerships served as bookends for …

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Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship

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… communication, has been selected to participate as a fellow in the Television Academy Foundation's 2017 Faculty Seminar Program. Members of the Television Academy selected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43439