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Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity
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… a master's degree. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. Beyond academics, eye-opening internships and passion-igniting experiences offer students a chance to chart a course to a fulfilling … intent on studying the arts. "My theatre director in high school mentioned Western's theatre program was phenomenal," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949
Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display
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… the delight she felt when her mother showed her a pair of shimmering ruby red slippers as a toddler. "I just always … age, I wanted to get into fashion." Chloe LePine A click of the heels might have landed her on a runway where she now … that might not normally happen in a regular school year," says LePine, MODA's designer coach, who is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636
Partnership will lead to WMU engineering degrees for Aquinas students
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… degree through Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. A partnership between … percent success rate after graduation and go on to graduate school or employment at some of the nation's top companies. … program is underway at Aquinas, officials at both schools plan to turn their attention to a civil engineering …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39787
WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision
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… been awarded to the Western Michigan University Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies and are aimed at filling … who will work with visually impaired youths and adults in schools and organizations, as well as recruiting scholars … will work with students with visual impairments in preschool through elementary and high school. 'Perfect, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138
WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar
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… ethicist whose research has broken new ground in the areas of cyberwarfare, torture and nanotechnology will be honored … scholar during an Oct. 10 campuswide awards ceremony. Allhoff Dr. Fritz Allhoff , who in 2013 received a $500,000 … his juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan School of Law. He is now serving a judicial clerk for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518
How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Staying healthy is critical as the number of COVID-19 cases rise and the fears mount. The CDC has a list of guidelines for avoiding infection and what to do if you … for recreational activities, in addition to your work or school duties through distance education. When you’re done …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648
Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry
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… on WMU music theatre performance seniors are ready to show off what they've learned in a big audition in New York. … of master classes with casting directors that offer invaluable insight into work in theatre, TV and film." "Everyone … something that's not always an option in programs at other schools, adds Wineman. "I was in 'The Wiz' my freshman year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265
Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year, students and employees at … messages and Advisory Notifications from the WMU Department of Public Safety. Students and employees with a wmich.edu … emergencies of an extreme nature, such as tornado warnings, school closure notifications, and legally required messages. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703
Student pursues public service with prestigious award
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… I was supposed to graduate," recalls Wiley. "So I kind of changed my plans." Accepting the scholarship meant Wiley … left and then hit the ground running in Brazil with a month of intense language courses through the University Studies … says she heard about foreign service when she was in high school and caught the bug. "They were describing it like, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032
Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized
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… demonstrated their ability to pivot and shine in the face of adversity. "Campus employment gives students the … greater community," says Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student Employment … have helped to put them on the path to success, both in school and life. Risk, far right, and his "Normies" "He has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563