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The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … think I missed a lesson until I was 22." That passion for piano is what led Barbee-McNeal to Kalamazoo in the early … She was already an accomplished classical pianist when an organist from her father's church recommended she pursue a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Danyelle Gregory KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a Battle Creek Central High School student, Dr. Danyelle Gregory , M.A.’14, first realized the profound benefits of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan

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… Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan Submitted by Anonymous (not … event shows how the facility and its racks of batteries work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Consumers Energy ushered in a new … operation of a new large-scale battery that should store enough energy to power 1,000 homes at any time. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068

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

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is recruiting students for the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics …

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

Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College … Guzman on KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations , has been named …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75953

WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

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… WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses will be closed … have a delayed start at 10 a.m. Any class that starts before 10 a.m. is canceled. This article will be updated with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442

First Health Career Connections cohort to be celebrated

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… First Health Career Connections cohort to be celebrated Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first cohort in a new Health Career Connections program at Western … College of Health and Human Services, will host the event for the 12 students and their families to mark the program's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40737

Sky Broncos place fourth in national championship event

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… University-Prescott. Longtime WMU rival the University of North Dakota came in second, and Southern Illinois University came in third. The host team for the competition from OSU placed fifth. Schools earn the right to compete at nationals by winning or placing second in regional competitions. The Sky Broncos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40344

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

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… of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color Submitted by Erin Flynn on Monique Grayson … be a pilot ever since she boarded her first plane to California as a little girl. “I remember then thinking, this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

WMU faculty invited to submit South Asia Grant proposals

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… invited to submit South Asia Grant proposals Submitted by Korey Force on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty members across disciplines are encouraged to apply for a fully funded curriculum training in India as well as a …

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