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Bronco basketball legend Manny Newsome to be honored Saturday

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… for WMU from 1960 to 1964. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Known as one of Western Michigan University's greatest basketball players … Arena. Newsome, a basketball legend from Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana, later became the first African … and that record held for more than 45 years. During part of his senior year, he was the leading scorer in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44935

Three WMU students receive prestigious national scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… for the 2018-19 academic year.  “We are extremely proud of the students being recognized by the National Grocers … the food industry and WMU,” says Bob Samples , instructor of marketing. “This year, of the 17 scholarships awarded … program after working at a grocery store throughout high school,” Anderson says. “I wanted to learn more about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49820

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… restart archival project Submitted by Chris Hybels on One of Cooper's favorite garments is a 1920s flapper dress. … in the fashion merchandising industry, she returned to school to follow her passion of curating and studying … curator. "S o,  I think the collection is a very valuable way to look at history for students." According to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western

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… in neurobiology, Bharat Goel has had a hand in a number of research projects that could have a profound impact on society—and he's just getting started. … It's a steep trajectory of success that started in middle school when he first started taking classes at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905

Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… Leffler on Student Julia Bice gains a deeper understanding of how culture and therapeutic child-centered play can connect. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of the required internship hours for the child life track of … might be interested. “WMU has definitely been such a great school and provides such a positive program to students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

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… Goal 2025, which calls for increasing the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees or credentials to 60 … Michigan's students from foster care by building a network of support on college campuses and within local communities. … education since 2011, but only 80,000 for those with a high school diploma or less. As a result, recovery from the Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803

DePaul University ethicist to kick off the WMU Ethics Center fall season

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… DePaul University ethicist to kick off the WMU Ethics Center fall season Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Klugman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A professor of bioethics and medical humanities at DePaul … of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, 7:30 p.m. Putney Auditorium, Fetzer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34854

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2024 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments and programs to represent their unit as … This year, scholars were chosen from a senior class of 4,349 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is … taking the next step toward a meaningful career or graduate school. I’m very excited for the scholars, proud of all they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75101

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Puca on Edwards KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Brad Edwards , trombone professor at Arizona State University, will present a guest … credits include radio and television broadcasts, premieres of new music, guest recitals at colleges and regional … Franklin and Marshall University and Kinhaven Music School. He is best known for his pedagogical books …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… Terri Goss Kinzy Kinzy, vice president for research and a professor of biological sciences at WMU, is internationally known for … adding that there is a persistent perception among U.S. school kids that scientists fit a very narrow stereotype. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579