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… Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this summer as part of the 2022 Carnegie African Diaspora … my colleagues on the continent.”  The fellowship project is intended to foster a collaborative partnership with … and intellectually-empowered students and faculty.   This story is published as part of the College of Arts and …

… found herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to … says. “I just seemed to have too much free time after finishing my schoolwork in public school. I wanted to pick my … I wanted more hands-on experiences and to learn more about history, literature, biology.” One of Simpson’s interests as …

… Anonymous (not verified) on Schneider KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dennis Schneider , a senior at Western Michigan University, has packed a lot into his 21 years. The Milford native has taken advantage of co-op … engineering student has a new achievement to add to the list. Schneider is among about 1,000 of the nation's …

… Program, keeping the program employing people with disabilities in business for the next year. The Paperworks … Goodwill Program employs people with physical and mental disabilities to make greeting cards used by corporations and … and converting industry professionals. "Paperworks is simply a wonderful program that supports people with …

… years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the clouds. His first ride on an airplane had him hooked. "We were always … in things with motors and things that went fast," says his twin brother, Tim, who also caught the bug. The siblings … that Western was recognized by United Airlines to create this program to help flow students through to an airline," …

… Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khalid el-Hakim has collected hundreds of pieces of hip-hop history. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sugar Hill Gang. Public Enemy. … Throughout the month of February—in celebration of Black History Month—the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of …

… students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … worms while learning about class pets.  Student hold a hissing cockroach while Dr. Meredith Reinhart explains the … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students discovered classroom pets are not limited to just guinea …

… Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … science, technology, engineering and math education later this month when she visits the Western Michigan University campus. Mae Jemison , …

… vulnerable students transition to college Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The transition from high … can be difficult for any student. For those with learning disabilities, it can be even more challenging as they … professor of educational leadership in higher education, discussed where students and families can find resources to …

… . The Learner Support Program Review and Planning cycle is the second round of the University's ongoing integrated … now under review were the culmination of Phase I of this cycle, which began July 15, 2016, and ended in December. … phase Phase II has begun with an observation team comprised of staff members from learner support programs across …