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

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… as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the time, history books did not herald … literacy trail in the area as well as lead a course on her work through Western's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … AN UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY Parker quickly dove into her work, spending hours on end in libraries and archives poring …

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

Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… livestreaming composing sessions at home. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Social distancing is spurring creative connectivity around … during the) pandemic has had a rather positive effect on my work," Codrington says. "I have been incredibly fortunate … virtual performances and shared playlists sweeping social media right now. "This sort of thing gets taken for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential

College of Education and Human Development

… (B.S.W.'24). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dreaming of the big leagues, working with a non-profit was not part of Gracie Shettler's … says Shettler. "My ultimate career goal is to one day work in the MLB (Major League Baseball) as a scout or data … I also learned how to write grants and create content for social media, like fliers and videos." According to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/shettler-broncos-lead-internship-sport-managment-experience

Assistant professor to present on professional identity in counselor education

College of Education and Human Development

… their students. "I'm incredibly excited that Dr. Ngadjui's work is being recognized internationally," says  Dr. Luchara … we should look into replicating at WMU and expanding on her work." ABOUT NGADJUI     Ngadjui joined the Department of … Leader honor as well as the 2020 Multiculturalism and Social Justice Advocacy Award. She also received the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72789

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… have to learn how to publish, present at conferences and network. We wanted to coalesce all that information into an … and creative community, to learn how to maintain a strong work-life balance.  COMPASS offers advice in numerous … links that go to different places,” says Kasprzyk, who works as an advisor and graduate assistant for the Graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… entrepreneur behind a device that provides a portable workspace when working with blueprints and other large … Magazine.  Thomas' passion for entrepreneurial thinking and social entrepreneurship sparked his desire to establish this … business accelerator that gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… the following. Activities and events Wednesday, Jan. 10 Social Justice Art Competition and Book Bowl for WMU and … Middle School. Art competition features original student artwork that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and … and judges will select three winning pieces. The MLK Social Justice Book Bowl is a reading competition designed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and succeed in college through a growing statewide network of higher education programs dedicated to that goal. … for Fostering Success and a professor in the School of Social Work. "With this funding we continue the work of … from caregivers and foster youth to school districts, social service organizations and colleges, meet regularly to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Pride Alumni Network will host its third annual Homecoming Reception and Social from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 , at the Zhang … annual Alumni Community Impact Award for extraordinary work impacting the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d examine the impact … various recreational facilities, activities and programs    Social, academic, emotional and health-related outcomes of … learning about them and their culture at the same time as working out.”  Senior Cedric Gnamien The ability to learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910