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Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate
College of Arts and Sciences
… passion for poetry. And, now, the entire state of Kansas is ready to hear her. Dr. Traci Brimhall Brimhall, a Kansas … , a prestigious post awarded by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to promote the arts as a public … personally understands the importance of the connection between food and other aspects of life. She values it so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298
Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on … "She has had a remarkable career that has made WMU a better place for students, faculty and staff, and she has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824
Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services
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… on WMU campus to expand election services Submitted by Erin Flynn on A new satellite clerk's office is open in room 105 inside the Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University. A new satellite clerk's office is now open on the first floor of the Bernhard Center. Grace …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510
WMU student receives $10,000 accountancy scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, recently received a competitive $10,000 scholarship … for the 2022-23 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue … connections. These opportunities have prepared me to be a better candidate for scholarships like this one, as well as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68477
Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve
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… Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry … attended a runway show by iconic fashion brand Badgley Mischka. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland A number of fashion … on a whim." A year and a half later, she couldn't imagine a better career path. "It has turned out so great for me," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931
Autonomous electric vehicle donation will bolster research opportunities at Western
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… bolster research opportunities at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mechanical engineering students Johan Fanas, … the new Auto-Pod. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While the technology is autonomous, the donation of an Aurr igo Auto-Pod will put … with several other companies," says Dr. Zach Asher , assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/68426
Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe
W Magazine
… Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe Submitted by Erin Flynn on Climate change has led to catastrophic flooding … precipitation, because warmer air holds moisture better than cooler air. It's contributing to widespread, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852
Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall
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… Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The college experience is about … Haven, Michigan. "This definitely broke down the barrier between the constituent and the representative and showed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596
WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
… has a new name that reflects its diverse course offerings: the Department of World Religions and Cultures . … early '80s to counter assumptions of a theological emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of … and others often assume we teach theological comparisons between religions to determine which religion is best," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749
Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition
College of Education and Human Development
… she didn’t have to look any farther than her family for inspiration. Her mother, Ann Parmeter-Cripps , B.S.'94, … my grandmother cares for have been my family and I loved assisting her as a child. My mother was an elementary school … a teacher’s college. Unfortunately, she was not able to finish her coursework and did not graduate with a teaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543