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International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

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… 50th Stulberg International String Competition wrapped up  May 17 with a celebration at Western Michigan … for string musicians under 20. This year’s competition signaled a strengthening of global ties and an expansion of … The competition’s highest honors were awarded to a group of distinguished young musicians. The following are their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… Equine Therapy , says Courtney Sumpter , a WMU-trained occupational therapist and founder of NMET, a … earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in WMU's occupational therapy program , which is ranked among the top 50 … working one-on-one with people. Then she learned about occupational therapy, and it seemed to perfectly fit her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Fall Convocation all semester long. More information about upcoming events is available online. Dr. Megan Grunert … in STEM fields. "Through her research, she has made significant contributions on understanding some of the most … can inform institutional change that has the potential to significantly and positively affect the lives of many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

David Chaplin obituary

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… and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American Sociological Association; American … American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special commission report on … Chaplin may be mailed in care of Scott Chaplin, PO Box 374, Freeland, WA 98249 or emailed to joyce.chaplin@icloud.com. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Students sought to answer tough questions as members of the Ethics Bowl team

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… Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competition and will take up to two teams to represent the University at the regional … these meetings, as well as independent work researching assigned cases and preparing the team’s position on those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42213

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… . He is half Colombian and half German American. He grew up in a bilingual household. He is now minoring in Spanish. … the trip makes him a more competitive applicant for jobs upon graduation. He possesses stronger cross-cultural … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

WMU faculty invited to submit South Asia Grant proposals

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… comparative politics—just to name a few arenas that come up across disciplines," Tabor says. "The Southwest Michigan … during fall 2017 at a mutually agreeable time, read two assigned texts, and obtain permission from their chair and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39741

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor found support and community in the Fine Arts House, one of several … like in-hall advising and study groups. "Our goal is to design a supportive, robust community—something that equally … We want to help them out with that," Darrah says. WMU Signature , a program that encourages students to explore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Tickets now available for Dunn Farewell event at Miller Auditorium

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… will-call arrangements. All other tickets must be picked up prior to the event. Parking is available in the Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38872

Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award

Jazz Studies

… In addition to directing GCII, Duane regularly stepped up to direct Gold Company during Zegree’s sabbaticals. Davis … school and college educators around the world affirmed the significance of this nomination.    For 31 years, Davis has … footsteps as educators, they have also played with the biggest names in jazz— Cecile McLorin-Salvant , Christian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753