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Five students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Michigan University students—five—have been awarded $18,500 in scholarships to study abroad during the 2015-16 academic year through the Benjamin A. Gilman … home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, encouraging them to be a contributor, rather than a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24872

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sangren Hall … officials have learned that Sangren Hall , already the campus' most honored building project, has just been … on our campus and in the state of Michigan." Among the many sustainability features that led to gold certification …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western

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… Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western Submitted by Erin … race car he helped build with Formula SAE. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The "need for speed" has been with Nick Durham for as long … sub teams, as well as our business team. I am very proud of how much we have been able to accomplish, which is largely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938

Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo

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… Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo Submitted … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Tickets are still available for the Kalamazoo return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and … online: millerauditorium.com "Jersey Boys" is the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—Frankie Valli, Bob …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27543

WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event

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… WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event Submitted by Anonymous (not … Wednesday, Sept. 27 , to honor a trio of celebrated alumni—the late automotive executive Ronald Hall Sr. , former … American Bar Association. Pickard is an entrepreneur with many different accomplishments to his credit, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42780

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … lead role in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights … campus, then known as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the time, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, … from Western Michigan University are being recognized for their innovative business ideas. George Joshua , a graduate … We plan to identify potential customers by attending trade shows and visiting job sites," he says. Brian Patrick Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

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International health care experiences put nursing grad on … University with her sights set on becoming a nurse anesthetist. Four years, three study abroad experiences, … on me constantly, asking me what I'm going to do next and how they can help. Some have really gone out of their way." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… on Entrance to the new Kalamazoo Autism Center building KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new home for Western Michigan … well as social, play and vocational skills. "The research shows that 30 to 40 hours per week of applied behavior … base of about 20 by the end of December.  Ultimately, as many as 40 young people and their families will be served. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation

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… Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation Submitted … Atashbar, left, and Dr. Binu Baby Narakathu, right, display their award for being a 2019 SmartZone Best Small Business … habits in players and correct them. "If you're learning how to hit the correct way in practice, you're going to play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495