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Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette

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… second row, second from left, is among the newest class to earn a spot in the iconic dancing line. Courtesy: MSG … Rockettes Conservatory program in August and shortly after completing it, she received the call she earned a coveted … her, Fentem moved to New York recently so she could be where the action is. "I started training here knowing that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927

Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Market was named in honor of Don Cooney , a longtime city commissioner and community advocate. Beyond his civic … for his decades of service at Western Michigan University , where he taught social work and mentored countless students. His academic work emphasized …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/cooneycenter

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student … blankets to kids in the hospital. So I stepped out of my comfort zone and started a club."  The RSO hosts monthly hour-long meetings where members meet to craft blankets and write cards for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity

Haworth College of Business

… Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, … She first considered studying medical research and computer science before finding that her capacity to work … she aims to prepare for future financial management roles where she will position herself as a powerful resource for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085

Future leaders in research start at WMU

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… start at WMU Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Read more stories about faculty-led, student-assisted research projects … as vast and diverse as the world itself, and WMU is a place where students, including undergraduates, are involved in … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49166

As “Goodison” as it Gets: Miranda’s Ascension into Aviation

College of Aviation

… As “Goodison” as it Gets: Miranda’s Ascension into Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Miranda Goodison is … University College of Aviation , she has wanted to become a pilot since she turned 11.  That horizon came into … art classes there as a 5-year-old.  While at Loy Norrix where she was a member of the marching band's color guard …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/mirandagoodison

Finding success through scholarship support

College of Health and Human Services

… Speech-Language Pathology, has embraced every opportunity to grow—serving as a student ambassador , graduate assistant … the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John “Mick” Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all … this scholarship has given me,” Micah said. “I remain committed to continuing my development as a clinician and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee

WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… inclusion programs— including providing merit scholarships to honor students in need, enhancing business relationships … that requires an ongoing, sustained effort, and we are committed to the journey." The Foundation Scholars program … Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

Netflix co-founder headlines student leadership conference

Haworth College of Business

… Anonymous (not verified) on Students at the 2016 Designed to Lead conference KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … students have the opportunity to learn about leadership, community involvement and personal growth from nationally … speakers providing motivational, leadership and communication strategies to help students succeed in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37943

WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

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… pay, Western Michigan University trustees voted Jan. 24 to cap nonresident tuition for future undergraduates in a way that will dramatically reduce the tuition bills for incoming nonresidents and make WMU more competitive internationally. Beginning with the summer I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694