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Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors

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… Shari Rose, Rebecca Huntley KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Eleven of Western Michigan University's most impressive faculty and … during Fall Convocation. While furthering WMU's missions of education and innovation, these employees go above and beyond to ensure the success of students and colleagues, making campus a better place to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55462

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is … University in May 2018, found her calling at Hospice of Michigan . "I think the impact of music therapy is huge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Anderson on WMU's Food Marketing Conference offers more than 20 sessions on a variety of topics. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 800 industry … is our strongest yet," says Dr. Frank Gambino , WMU professor of marketing and director of the conference. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391

WMU gets final OK to offer classes in Punta Gorda and Tampa

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… WMU gets final OK to offer classes in Punta Gorda and Tampa Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The University plans to offer numerous programs in Florida. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … has approved Western Michigan University's request to offer programs at two locations in Florida. The HLC's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38888

Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… Erin Flynn on Daniel Gayden Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for others to march to. It's … actual career path. Today, making music is as much a part of Gayden's life as eating and sleeping. It's an outlet for … bring that passion to the surface. Gayden chose WMU because of its world-class jazz studies program. Coming from a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute 1,296 diplomas on behalf of the University: 855 at the bachelor's level, 403 at the … Those attending commencement should note that backpacks of any kind are strictly prohibited in Miller Auditorium. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There are many parts of Holly Jemkort ’s college experience that she has found … been something she has carried with her during the entirety of her time at Western Michigan University. Majoring in … Lancendorfer looked at my portfolio and told me how great of an ad major I’d be. She combined my love for being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625

Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Miguel "Mike" Ramírez, host of WMUK's "Alma Latina" (Photo courtesy of WMUK) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of public events will be taking place at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42461

WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… support came in at $53,700, bringing the grand total of fiscal-year-to-date externally funded awards to … June grants are still to be added before the June 30 end of the year. Notable grants The largest research grant, $923,700 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, will provide supplemental support for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the influence of automation grows, some have called sewing a dying skill. … skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the potentially deadly threat of COVID-19. Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737