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Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

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… Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Taylor Ernst's … lined up at Insulet, a company focused on diabetes management technology. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Ernst was six years old when doctors discovered she had type 1 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75820

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is seeing her academic journey come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Mich. — Eight Western Michigan University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in … study abroad scholarship.   Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 … Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Student organization marks annual Israel Peace Week

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Save a Horse Ride a Camel" event March 13 KALAMAZOO—Israel Peace Week, March 11-15 … "Save a Horse Ride a Camel," Hillel at WMU will be providing free camel rides to the campus community from 11 a.m. … to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 , in WMU's parking lot 81 near Valley 3. The event company All The Fun In One will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5388

Junne G. Martin obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Junne G. Martin, a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Tuesday, June 26 . She was 86. Martin, of Adamstown, Md., came to WMU in 1969 and … Kalamazoo area, the couple moved to Adamstown in 2001 to be near family. Remembrances To make a memorial guestbook …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3522

Breyana Wilson

First-Year Faces

… Breyana Wilson Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a difference. For incoming Western Michigan University freshman Breyana Wilson , that person was her Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts teacher and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59317

Historical re-enactors and archaeological dig highlight event

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… fort, which is located at Niles' South Riverfront Park near Bond and Fort streets. Admission is free. This year's open house also features an 18th-century encampment put on by the Northwest Territory Alliance. History … voyageur canoes from Sarett Nature Center for a $3 fee. Watch artillery demonstrations. Witness tomahawk throwing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1119

Trevon Harris invests in a career that adds up

Haworth College of Business

… Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Harris has worked to become an accounting expert at Western Michigan University’s … and student-centered business networks. As he looks toward entering the accounting field, Harris is proud to be a … he says. “With this new perspective, my understanding of global sustainability practices has grown …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/trevon-harris-accountancy-internship

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

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… Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made … shows, modeled in two photo shoots and even scored an audition for Disney.   “My mom was like, ‘It’s been a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight

Haworth College of Business

… University student from Minneapolis, Minnesota. “At the time, I wasn’t sure what career path I wanted to take, but I knew … opportunity to fly to some incredible places. “We traveled nearly every weekend and flew over 22,000 miles in about two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440