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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… students thrive in chemistry and biochemistry majors is the focus of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation … opportunities and internships. "They have a chance to see what a career would be like and make more connections so that when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project Submitted by Sara … worked closely with Archives Curator John Winchell to prepare for the project. (Left to right) Archives curator John … on her professional trajectory. "It really impacted me in what I want to go on to do," she says. "The type of stories …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… will kick off "book read" activities this month at the Western Michigan University centering on the … discussion will follow at 1 p.m. in Room 1010. The events are free and open to the public. "The Immortal Life of … to live in poverty and poor health, only learning of what had happened some two decades later. Her cells have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind Submitted by Erin Flynn on Parsons, left, … dropout working a retail job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was nearly cut short in 2014 … high that I actually survived the attack," he says. "That's what carried me for a long time. So, when that euphoria fell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board

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… WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … leadership that he is stepping down from the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The governor is expected … general operations in support of the University’s long-term health and goals.” Western’s commitment to diversity, equity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180

Reception to mark 50 years of Sichel Series lectures

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… Reception to mark 50 years of Sichel Series lectures Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Department of Economics is … W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9720

Death of transgender teen next topic in Lyceum Series

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… Series Submitted by Deanne Puca on Salamon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The life and death of a 15-year-old transgender girl who was killed by her classmate … of aggression to gender nonconforming people who are victims of violence. For more information , visit  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44093

WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The team of Haworth College of Business students are, from left to right, Adam Brayton, Kaitlyn Lay, Madeline … a slightly chaotic but successful day, and that is exactly what we got!” Lay shared her sentiments about Nielsen as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738

Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation

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… Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU gymnastics team … full-time Division I student-athlete, the time demands that are placed on them are extraordinary. So, for them to … Broncos posted a 3.8086 GPA. Western Michigan also had 87.5 percent of its roster earn a 3.5 GPA or better, which led …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180

Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus

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of Ages" at Miller Auditorium Tuesday, Jan. 31. KALAMAZOO--The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical " Rock of Ages " … "Can't Fight this Feeling," "Renegade" and "I Want To Know What Love Is." Learn more about "Rock of Ages" at … of the PNC Broadway in West Michigan Plus Series. Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 to $55. They can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/86