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Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy
First-Year Faces
… to the United States to study will be a cultural shock for Molly Cochran . “I’m an American citizen, but I was … and I have a strong Christian faith. So I love caring for people,” Cochran said. “My schoolmates gave me a … the University’s most prestigious merit-based scholarship for first-year students, it covers tuition and fees for four …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548
Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington
News
… Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington Submitted by … death shortly after hearing the news. "I know I speak for the entire University community when I say the death of Dr. Floyd represents a profound loss for both Western Michigan University and higher education as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003
Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady
International Student and Scholar Services
… of many comparisons officials in WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education are able to make following the Nov. 16 … the previous academic year. "One of the major challenges for students who wish to attain a study abroad experience as … Institute executive director. "So the WMU President's Grant for Study Abroad and Haenicke Institute for Global Education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607
Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary
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… of materials, statics, dynamics and mechanical systems for his new department, which subsequently was renamed the … directed the Applied Mechanics Institute in his department for many years. The institute brought together University … patents and wrote or co-wrote dozens of scholarly articles for refereed journals. Groper earned WMU's Alumni Teaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246
Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Your Sister's Sister'
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… A year after his brother Tom's death, Jack is still struggling emotionally. When he makes a scene at a memorial … is set in motion with raw, hilarious and emotional performances from a talented cast. Directed by Lynn Shelton and … and Rosemarie DeWitt, "Your Sister's Sister" is rated R for language and sexual content. The film is in English and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1438
Two late night robberies trigger warnings to campus
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… Two late night robberies trigger warnings to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not … alone after dark. A campus escort service has been in place for many years, and those on campus can call 387-RIDE (7433) at any time for an escort on campus. That service is available overnight …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3390
Eight WMU softball players honored as scholar athletes
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… two-time honoree with a 3.57 GPA. Seniors earning the honor for the first time in their respective careers are Gracie … a 3.15 GPA; Tara Buchanan , a recreation major from Kingsford Heights, Ind., with a 3.57 GPA; and Meredith Whitney , … a 3.18 GPA. Earning NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete honors for the first time when they were freshmen are sophomores …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3429
Bassoon student takes top prize in prestigious competition
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… Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio. The competition, for bassoon players younger than 22 years of age, was held … conference at the University of the Redlands in California. As the top finisher, Yang wins the top prize of $3,000 and the honor of performing in recital today at the conference. Finalists were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7839
Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare
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… as part of "Safeguarding Cyberspace with Ethical Rules for Cyberwarfare," a collaborative project with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and the … your border and start firing missiles, things like force, aggression and self-defense are easy to understand. But what …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555
3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… no colors or labels. But this could be a map to a new world for students with visual impairments and their future … project ended up being a great fit, so we took it on.” Sales student Leah Barton , a manager and technician in the … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071