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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home … for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Although it's the … hopes to change that. "For some reason, Detroit has been underrepresented by scholars studying Muslims in … Muslim-American community building in metro Detroit. "I believe African American Muslims have a lot to tell us about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… social justice drive student's health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman … have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an organization that honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program

College of Education and Human Development

… with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Merze Tate Explorers showing their drawings of a … oatmeal peanut butter bars with dark chocolate topping.  Members of the WMU Student Dietetics Association with faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71324

Theatre department presents free performance of new musical

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… department presents free performance of new musical Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Gilmore Theatre … Michigan University's Department of Theatre will be presenting the world premier workshop of the new musical … working with the all-student cast, WMU director Jay Berkow and music director Marie Kerstetter on this lyrical …

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Rising stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards

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… Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … is able to offer students a world-class education because of the world-class faculty on campus. Each year, the … create lesson plans they can implement in their own classrooms. She is also leading an effort to establish an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68973

Three football Broncos earn chance to compete at next level

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… football Broncos earn chance to compete at next level Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western … All Mid-American Conference honors three times as well as being named a Mid-American Conference Distinguished Scholar … Keenoy is probably the smartest football player I’ve ever been around," says Lester. "His ability to get us into all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53175

WMU to host 25th annual International Festival

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… WMU to host 25th annual International Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students participate … music, dance, food and fashions of 15 cultures will be showcased during Western Michigan University's 25th … from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23 , on campus in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. First hosted in 1989, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13857

Student team places second at sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… Student team places second at sales competition Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Sarah Obermeyer, Gabe Pelak and Stacy Zoeller KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52453

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… political science grad prepares for law school Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael Sekich stands in front of … of thing. Political science seemed like it was going to be the perfect opportunity for me—I just needed to find my … came in a political science law class, where he first began to see his future in a legal profession. Sekich's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478