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Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

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… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in … business Submitted by Megan Looker on   GURNEE, Ill.— Alexis Ehlebracht knew she found her path when she visited … like Hormel, Meijer, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s—it’s impressive.” Ehlebracht plans to join the Food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent

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… WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … units, the housing and dining operations must balance rising operational costs, building infrastructure needs, debt … in French Hall, which focuses on common second-year issues and assists with internship guidance, study abroad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15072

Trombone 'competition season' yields positive results

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… off to a rousing start, with students being named as finalists in national and international competitions. Freshman Nick Dewyer of Chelsea was named a finalist in both the U.S. Army Band’s National Trombone Solo … and under. Dewyer has also been named as one of three finalists in the International Trombone Association’s Larry Wiehe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/14492

Historical novelist snags Light Center research grant

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… Historical novelist snags Light Center research grant Submitted by Anonymous … (not verified) on Xiong KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Victor Xiong is the recipient of the fifth annual Timothy Light Center … Xiong, a Western Michigan University professor of history, will use the award to promote a recently authored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31707

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A sociologist and performance artist who uses entertainment to illuminate potentially … County's 16th annual Respecting Differences program this month. Kimberly Dark will perform "Complicated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Yvonne Unrau, Chris Harris and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has … initially in late 2011. The new award and matching funds triggered by the award will bring $900,000 to WMU to support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… educational programs and presentations. "Seeding the Dream" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes events throughout 2013 to honor the 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU in 1963. All events are free and open to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… meeting with a representative from Western's College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) during her senior year of high school. CAMP offers holistic support and mentorship to migrant and seasonal … going to go to community college; I just wanted to finish my associate's degree because I didn't know what I was …

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

Dr. Diane Dirette joins Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program faculty

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… Dr. Diane Dirette joins Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program faculty Submitted … spring 2021,  Dr. Diane Dirette will join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IHS) doctoral program faculty … Rob Lyerla as core faculty members in the  program, which is the second-largest Ph.D. program at WMU.  "I'm ecstatic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62555

Award-winning pianist to perform at annual Western Invitational Jazz Fest

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… Award-winning pianist to perform at annual Western Invitational Jazz Fest … edwardsimon.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Edward Simon , pianist/composer and visiting artist in residence at Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30649