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WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

News

… opportunities. “It is clear that career services doesn’t want any recent graduate missing out on information or … are still engaging with our students. Employers still want to connect with WMU," says Dr. Deveta Gardner , acting … in a pandemic. I'm excited to hang the brown and gold flag in my future art room!" For more WMU news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Twenty incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Eight of this year's … Honor Society, she earned accolades such as a Husky Gold Academic Award and three Mustang Gold Academic awards. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7662

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from the Kalamazoo River. Cora Paul carries water samples collected from the river. Brianna Salome, … pursuing careers in education to immerse themselves in the scientific method. "It's an authentic research experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… 6,000 advisors. A WMU Bronco at heart, he bleeds brown and gold. He has had a 35-year affiliation with WMU, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration

W Magazine

… Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students in WALI at the Air Zoo from left to right: Nathan Snyder, Luke … Program (UNP). Funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the program aims to train the next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of … Homecoming and other events as well joining concerts with Gold Company, the University's renowned jazz group. "For the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Dunbar Hall's renovation blends legacy and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Dunbar Hall The future Dunbar Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A wave of excitement is building at Western Michigan … aging facility became evident, a visionary renovation plan was launched. Designed in partnership with Tower Pinkster … LEED Silver certification, with a goal of achieving LEED Gold certification for this project still in sight. Not only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73667

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … "Saturday Night Live" skits. "And watching Tom ‘smoke’ the Golden Gate Bridge as he tried to operate a flight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

USWNT's equal pay fight echoes challenges of female sports pioneers

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… professional baseball took off and rules were codified, it was promoted as a manly, outdoor game and the women's … got another crack at professional baseball during World War II, when Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley launched the … Olympic committee to make it happen. They won several gold medals. "By winning, they came back home and showed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54379

Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette

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… Courtesy: MSG Entertainment The newest class of Rockettes was introduced to the world atop the Radio City Music Hall … University dance alumna will be in the line. Fentem was among 18 dancers chosen for the newest class of … in April with about 800 other Rockette hopefuls. She was invited to the Rockettes Conservatory program in August …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927