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WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim Submitted by Anonymous … individuals who may never have dreamed a college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative … learned to rethink student support systems in a way that can be adapted by college and university communities around …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

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… to community behavioral healthcare providers so they can make decisions based on scientific evidence rather than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… professional mentorship program , which connects students with engineering and applied sciences alumni. “A personal, professional connection with alumni in the field has been an incredible tool for me … second mentor, Dr. Erik Grant, B.S.’97, provided Millett with a sounding board and advice when faced with decisions …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014

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… have received the highest honor Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni, the Distinguished Alumni Award. … improves access to clean drinking water in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and other developing nations. Christoff and his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18417

Babin and Jennings are two-time Pro Bowl selections

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… University Bronco standouts were each named Mid-American Conference players of the year, among numerous other … Central. Babin had a breakout year in 2010, his only season with the Tennessee Titans, for his first Pro Bowl selection. He was sixth in the league with 12.5 sacks in 2010, and this year with the Eagles, was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/41

Eight WMU softball players honored as scholar athletes

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… Scholar Athletes in a single year in its program history, with eight honorees from 2011-12. Seniors Courtney Rousseau , a civil engineering major from Bay City Mich . , with a 3.98 GPA; and Jennifer Tschetter , a psychology major … careers are Gracie Barstad , a marketing major from Canby, Ore., with a 3.15 GPA; Tara Buchanan , a recreation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3429

Film 'Queen of the City' debuts at Riviera Theatre

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… N. Main St., in Three Rivers. The red-carpet event begins with brief comments followed by the showing of part one at … poignant story of love, obligation and duty to a community with an underlying humor and playfulness. Starring current WMU students Jack Kison, Khaliid Canales-King and Mitch Sowers as well as alumnus Dominic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46049

The City of Tomorrow to perform as part of residency

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… two-day residency. The residency is a collaborative project with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association, which … across the Midwest in concert series. The group experiments with lecture-concert formats to bring the audience closer to … lesser-known works. This quintet is a touring group with members based in Chicago, New York and Portland, Ore. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2121

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… by nature. It fueled her dream of a career working with animals and her passion for environmental … media pretty quickly. She's reached influencer status with more than 17,000 followers on TikTok for her impressive … change. "I recently did an environmental makeup series with eight or nine looks dedicated to multiple areas of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity

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… (not verified) on Hunt Davis KALAMAZOO--Two new employees with longtime ties to Western Michigan University have been … by the Kalamazoo Gazette. For seven of her 13 years with that publication, she covered higher education and … in 1998. After internships with the Austin (Texas) American Statesmen, Detroit Public Schools, Crain's Detroit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/632