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Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year initiative funded by the … is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… in that category. Some 29 new endowed scholarships were set up, many by alumni eager to "pay it forward" by offering current and future generations of students … Donald Berndt and Robert Nagler—and the late John Orr, who was an English professor. All of them had a profound impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business.  From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to make decisions that would set him up for a promising future. “My mother and father … seeking out networking opportunities.” Beyond the classroom walls of WMU, Stuckhardt has experienced once-in-a-lifetime …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives

Spring programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… for employees who are considering enrolling at WMU is set for noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 , in the … session for eligible dependents of employees is set for 8:15 a.m. Friday and Saturday, April 15-16 , in the … part in the spotlight event will receive an application-fee waiver. WMU tuition benefits The University covers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31495

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… Saturday, April 27 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … effects teams to ensure that the look is right for every set piece and critical moment.  “I work with the special … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Evaluation student's data collection is driving nonprofit's impact in South Sudan

College of Education and Human Development

… Uganda, Western Michigan University student Victor Onama always knew he wanted to support humanitarian work. He felt an intrinsic … to learn from our process," says Onama. "Working with data sets we sometimes need to change the course of action and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/evaluation-emr-doctoral-student-south-sudan-nonprofit-resources

Broncos win blood donation contest

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… Military Science and Leadership, recently reported. The win was due to some 300 donors, as well as WMU's Red Cross Club … Brand and considerable logistical help. "Helping with the set up and tear down were members of various Greek chapters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39980

Annual Music Showcase Spectacular slated

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… slated Submitted by Deanne Puca on The showcase is set for Friday, Jan. 27. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … benefit concert with all proceeds being applied toward music student scholarships. Tickets are $12 general …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37742