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Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU alumna and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Karika Parker uncovered Albert … says. The installation is expected to be unveiled in spring 2024. Parker is also working on a book about White's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student … is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of … screening for Hispanic Heritage Month. The WMU community and public are invited to attend the screening of "First …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

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… WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … 2015 commencement is Saturday, May 2. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant degrees to more than … 2,108 at the bachelor's level, 561 at the master's level and 40 at the doctoral level. Schedule All four spring

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition … Red Bull Cooper, second from left in the back row, stands with his American teammates inside Red Bull's famed … advanced training equipment in the aviation field, a Western Michigan University student earned national champion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor found support and community in the Fine Arts House, one of several Living Learning Communities at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—On the cusp of graduation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

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Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality … Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember … Greg Neff’s mind would be blown right now.  The two-time Western alumnus is a senior spacecraft mechanical engineer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mey Wong will graduate from Western on April 30 with a computer science degree and a job already secured. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mey Wong was 6 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to … environmental justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students and employees from Western kayak and canoe down the Pine Creek. (Courtesy: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state

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Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur … across state Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will play a key role in a new … the Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund (MUICF) and Michigan University Innovation Capital Consortium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711

Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for 2024 International Congress

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Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for … selection of academic presses, artisans, used booksellers and purveyors of medieval sundries in the Exhibits Hall. … medieval scholars from around the world will convene on Western Michigan University’s campus Thursday through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75414