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WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest … public institution of higher education in U.S. history. Forward thinking in design, scope and size, this historic … to create a bright future for all," says  WMU President Edward Montgomery . "That is why a commitment to diversity, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd … Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore Parker Jarrett says she was drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by … begin the week of Sept. 24 . The low-cost courses are open to the public. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1645

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… country are registered for the second marathon in city history, and WMU is organizing Excitement Zones along the … Marks. "Everyone is welcome to do that on their own. We want the excitement zones to be special, with a theme and … to North Vande Giessen to Auditorium to Roell to Crane to Howard and returns to Stadium Drive. Buildings and campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

WMU finance student graduates with B.B.A. in two years

Haworth College of Business

… an impressive start in her career. Condensing her B.B.A. into two years, VanLandegent has already secured her place in … her partnership with TruVista in July 2022, VanLandegent was recruited as a part-time client service coordinator. As she spent more time with the company, she was able to grow into a financial planning internship.  She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73257

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zenia Gutierrez reads a book to students from the bilingual library at Bloomingdale … Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … at other school districts across the state. "It's a testament to how important it is to get students from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

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… student Aubrey Reynolds-Erspamer is given the opportunity to enter the workforce early to become a frontline COVID-19 … to help others. I am ready to do my part in any way I can.” Senior Rebecca Stierley has accepted a nurse … been beneficial, and she has been taking online practice tests “to keep my brain in school mode,” too. [caption …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… Flynn on When K-12 school districts abruptly transitioned to distance education in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the internet was a common discussion. Districts took different approaches … What to do with the technology made available, however, was a less common discussion. “You can give people access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… law Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizbia Capula plans to attend law school and build on the foundation she … and start studying for the LSAT to prepare for law school. Walking across the stage at commencement might not have … transition to college and throughout their first year. "I was initially going to go to community college; I just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

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… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of patients related to COVID-19. In order to save lives and protect vital … routes take him everywhere from New York to Honolulu, Hawaii. “With that said, Alaska Airlines has always been an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982