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Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally
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… a sophomore in high school when her varsity cheer coach suggested she consider a career in the military because of her … subsequently earned a four-year national ROTC scholarship for nursing to Western and admission into the nursing … She graduates Saturday, April 30 . “My expectations for myself in going into college and pursuing this meant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835
Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams
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… It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan … Fagerlin , a third-year civil engineering student from Rockford, Michigan, who has been part of Western's Esports @ WMU … Recreation. The Esports @ WMU club will remain active for students interested in playing both competitively and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… engagement opportunities in February Submitted by Korey Force on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will … engagement opportunities during the month of February for members of the campus and surrounding communities. … to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global engagement opportunities on campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721
WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition
Haworth College of Business
… BIMTECH, India. The team analyzed Google’s online presence for six weeks, looking at the quality of the company’s … digital assets and reputation, and making recommendations for improvement. Ferry’s team focused on social media as the … place where they could have the most impact with their suggestions. Evaluating Google’s most active social …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66824
Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30
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… ceremonies April 30 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Several outstanding graduates have thrived at … Christopher Cheatham , interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, will speak. There will be vignettes on … watch the ceremony on a large screen in Brown Hall. More information is available on the commencement website . WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753
Development leader to discuss perseverance, success in bringing Costco to Kalamazoo
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… He then worked as associate athletic director responsible for external affairs and four sports before joining the AVB team in 1999. In 2006, he invested in … and Applied Sciences, Custer Speaker Series is designed for students, faculty and community members to hear from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67091
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… technology, engineering and math (STEM) faculty is moving forward at Western Michigan University. Fueled by a nearly … then there are the training pieces … and support networks for faculty," says Dr. Heather Petcovic , co-principal … Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak , faculty specialist in the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies , and Deirdre …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
CHHS DEI committee receives 2021 Excellence in Diversity Award
College of Health and Human Services
… with Dr. Candy McCorkle KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The CHHS Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been recognized with … and Inclusion. Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, came to the college in early … Equity and Inclusion at CHHS. The award recognizes efforts made to impact the University by fostering and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65259
Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… allows her to make Western her own. Bright's passions for electrical engineering, service to community with … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What happens when you combine a love for a physics course assignment and the musical talent … me to learn about the world in a way I didn’t understand before. This major is my path to improving efficiency and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114
Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance
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… future building," adds Morseau, Tribal Council secretary for the Pokagon Band. "This course is a testament of … share with students." The course offered early registration for a limited number of members of the three tribes before it opened to Western students. "This is a way for us …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272