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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it … effectively and have a clear plan of what's important, you can get anything done." Sun volunteered with the WMU Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Forty-eight students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors … designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … Chemical and paper engineering— Zahira Sanchez of the Dominican Republic Chemistry— Rajendra Panth of Nepal Civil and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

WMU student one of 50 honored by national advertising organization

Haworth College of Business

… is one of only 50 students nationwide selected by the American Advertising Federation to participate in the … University at the program in New York City in February. “To be named one of AAF's most promising multicultural students … gives students multiple networking opportunities that can have a huge impact on your success," says Pinon. "For me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29035

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … education. The committee considers how well the applicant institution’s academic environment and educational … as a senator, and it gives me great satisfaction to know I can make a difference in educating our politicians, our …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… a series of free, rigorous humanities courses to members of the greater Kalamazoo community that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a collaboration between the University Center … bridge-year programs, where universities send students out into communities before their freshman year, we propose to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… leading the participating children, teachers and parents between stations along the preserve's network of trails. One … samples and study pond ecology. Another brings participants into the woods, where they will learn about invasive species … who have positive experiences outside are more likely to become conservation stewards and aims to get area youngsters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

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… operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the … very curious person by nature, and I don't just want to get into the plane and fly. I want to know what's going on … addition to aviation, Osolu has a passion for baking. You can find her business, The Interstellar Bakery, at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

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… it was kind of cool to just sit there while it happened. I can see why in old times they thought it was the end of the … student from Kalamazoo and president of the Physics Club. "Before you die, you owe it to yourself to experience a total … professor of physics, remained on Western's campus because he had a class to teach in the morning. An amateur …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

Moscow Ballet's 'Great Russian Nutcracker' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Christmas Tree and life-sized Matrushka Dolls. The 70-member University Symphony Orchestra will play Tchaikovsky’s … orchestra, which has won wide recognition and was named "Best Classical University Symphony Orchestra" in DownBeat. … Auditorium are on sale now and range from $28 to $78. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20346

Students, public invited to career fairs held this fall

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will be the site for several career-related fairs this fall that … bring copies of an updated resume. Many employers will ask candidates to complete an online application in lieu of … ID to each fair they attend. WMU alumni as well as students can learn about the career and employment services available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55090