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Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

News

… Beal , now a cornerback for the New York Giants, is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association in its effort to end … but the stories she told left an impression. "I used to always hear about her favorite people to work with and the … patients faced," says Beal. "Those stories were her way of teaching us to be grateful for what we have." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Lindsey Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Engineering design technology student Marionda Owens found her sense of … and allows her to express her creativity in unexpected ways. “I could use my engineering knowledge and skills that … her studies, she is focused on working to make the world a better place for all people. “I have discovered that WMU is …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/making-difference-owens

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on “I am excited to get into industrial engineering or supply chain in a leadership role. I am able to keep my … things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a knack for finding the quickest and most efficient way to do things,” says Millett, who participated in the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Assistant professor to present on professional identity in counselor education

College of Education and Human Development

… if I taught it and told students that was the best way to be, what would that mean for them in the future when … is that culture is technically knowing that you grew up in the same house with someone, but you two like different types of ice cream. Or you grew up in the same house and you both had a completely different …

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

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center closed

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… to North Dormitory Road . Michigan Avenue, as it runs between the Student Recreation Center on the east and … right off North Dormitory. The city will be making critical updates to a 1917 sewer line that once marked the city … but now is attached to 1950s-era sewer lines that continue up Michigan Avenue and onto the central campus. City …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17303

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply chain management and business analytics at the Haworth … extra classes that have helped me get ahead and become a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Public welcome to sing together at WMU’s Summer Sing

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… no auditions and no rehearsals.  It's also a wonderful way to experience great choral literature in a low-pressure … for experienced choral singers to keep their chops up during the summer months. Registration begins at … 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Dalton Center with a suggested donation of $5.  Bring a friend and a score—or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32771

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two Western Michigan University … Voices Vocal Jazz Camp this summer. Others are exploring ways to collaborate with him in Kalamazoo. “I remain in … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… in the span of 10 unforgettable days. Fraley had always dreamed of studying abroad. But as a nursing student … eat and drink over time, students in the class gain a better understanding of diverse human experiences, enabling … them to become more well-rounded professionals and people. Upon learning about the course, Fraley immediately …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a young age. PORTAGE, Mich.—In just … out what my royalty rate was going to be and I had to sign a contract,” says Famiano, a Medallion Scholar studying … week since kindergarten,” Famiano says. “Ms. Quyen would always give me little stacks of paper and say, ‘Write a book.’ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420