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The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … of her studies, she couldn't get away from music. She'd go to the student center and hang out at the baby grand … an uncle who has a recording studio called Hitsville USA. Why don't you come and audition?'" Barbee-McNeal says. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… helping others. And I think that's what the Solution Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a bachelor's in social … and help them get back on track to achieving their goals. "We both have a team of student employees who make … Squad and you're going to receive kindness, love and support, and you're going to receive accurate information to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… citizens do not have a shared system of facts, they cannot govern themselves effectively,” says Christian. “The attacks … “Media literacy is all about inquiry; who made this and why? What does this message want me to do, think or believe? The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

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… Experience-Driven Learning to the next level at Western, going beyond the classroom and giving students opportunities … this paperwork and you will have patent pending status.' I got goosebumps," says  Jacob Meyer , a product design … a powerful demonstration of student innovation, community support and venture-building potential. "The energy in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… innovation on WMU campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nick Gooch plants seedlings near the Western Heights residence … all of the seed flats out of the cooler. The embryos ‘woke up’ and there was no turning back,” says Jackson, who has … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Downtown merchants vie to show Bronco pride during Spirit Week

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… kick off is set for 2 p.m. Throughout the week leading up to the game, businesses will exhibit Bronco pride in a … pursuit of a Spirit Week trophy. One trophy will go to a restaurant or bar and another to a retailer or … organizing partners. Related story Broncos 'bleed brown and gold' for Homecoming Contact: Paula M. Davis September 27, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1799

WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel

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… solution that would ease the pressure of deciding where to go, how to get there and what activities to plan. Cluventure … travel agencies, Cluventure adds an element of surprise. Upon choosing a Cluventure package—domestic or … business and your ideas." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach July 12, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47918

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… of Business, students are lucky to have an amazing group of advisors on their side, two of whom recently won … Students’ Choice Award, which recognizes commitment that goes above and beyond the advising job description. Students … success, like meeting with an advisor every semester, going to the career center early and getting involved in a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Joey Pisano scrubs into sales: finds his passion in the medical device industry

Haworth College of Business

… no day is ever the same is so exciting to me. I want to go into medical device sales specifically, and the endless … through his courses and academics. “This semester, I got my first taste of what the sales program is really like, … WMU Haworth so enriching. The students and staff here all support one another, especially in our sales classes. We are …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/sale-business-marketingjoey-pisanomedical-device-sales

WMU Ethics Center offers book reads, sponsors reading groups

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… WMU Ethics Center offers book reads, sponsors reading groups Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Between the Lines." Those books are "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion," and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35113