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First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community
W Magazine
… wanted to be involved in an esports club, but it wasn’t offered at my high school,” says the first-year computer science student from Battle Creek, Michigan. “Volunteering … the WMU Esports production team) was everything I dreamed of.” Getting engaged with the campus community is something …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890
WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant
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… to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted of serious crimes, has received a $418,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its vital work. The DOJ grant … on the funded work are Dr. Mark Hurwitz , WMU political science professor, and Marla Mitchell-Cichon , director of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269
MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity
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… initiative. Samantha Morehead walks down the runway to kick off the Motown Fashion Show. Antione McCoy models a look … rewarding thing when you pour countless hours over months of planning something, and you finally see it come to life … of it," says Morehead, who will graduate this month with a bachelor's degree in marketing. In addition to her trip to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768
Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus
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… engagement on campus. "This is really a fundamental goal of higher education to prepare citizens to live in this democratic society," says Dr. Denise Keele , professor of political science and WeVote faculty co-chair. The group is ramping up …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321
WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… students who began at WMU in August. For m any of the weary-eyed travelers, International Student … studies in chemistry at WMU. She chose Western because of its impressive research offerings, especially in the … She admitted she was a bit nervous about her math and science courses as she entered her third year of …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25
Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess
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… Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess Submitted by … . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no … in the Gilmore Theatre Complex; the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters annual meeting in Sangren Hall; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38433
WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic
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… students Jessica Graber, left, and Kimi Rook, right, and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their … to “keep the social in social distancing,” “be a source of light and love for someone who may be alone during this … and disease control and a Master of Arts in international science and technology policies at George Washington …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876
Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing
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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … with all these other people in here? How does it even get off the ground?’” she recalls. She marveled at its two-story … of K-12 students offered them great exposure to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—learning. Haji’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017
Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan … “Our alumni are a testament to the success and impact of WMU’s College of Education and Human Development. Not … Education and Human Resources Directorate for the National Science Foundation. After his retirement in 2014, Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/education-human-development-cehd-alumni-awards-golden-apple-keystone-2024
Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice
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… slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is … graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in music. Knowing she wanted to pursue a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317