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… literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's Sanford Center for Financial … will come out of the personal finance classes with an awareness of how to use money to achieve their goals as well …

… high school students write scholarship essays Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jonathan Bush assists KPS … the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, … first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was pretty small,” says Bush. “But this year it got so much …

… Spencer Gould is energized for his future Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan … and experiences at WMU Haworth, starting with a rewarding internship with a company he continues to work for today.  The world of business analytics is always changing, making Gould’s area of study an exciting one. …

… experiences helped psychology grad find purpose Submitted by Erin Flynn on Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's … a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. … available within the Department of Psychology and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on …

… Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cara Lougheed KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the … , a teacher at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, was surprised May 8 when Interim State Superintendent Sheila …

… skills for pandemic-fighting mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … even in the modern world.” For others, such as School of Music concerts assistant David Bernard , the project has …

… Make a list, check your surroundings twice Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As Western Michigan … pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good … your roommate could make a cameo appearance, as was the case for graduate student Kalpesh Ghati . "My …

… students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on High school students listen … fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … in 2013 of the District Honor Band, a grouping of the best musicians from the mid-Upper Peninsula. In track, she has …

… students, families on campus for 2015 orientation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students gather for an … beginning students and their families, began making their way to the Western Michigan University campus last week for … part in the five half-day sessions that already are underway. Two remaining sessions will be held on upcoming Fridays …

… Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sarah Mills (Photo credit: A. … in that Central American capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a chapter of Movement Exchange at WMU. Class … all the work I put into our class assignment grant, it was really quite simple to turn it in for real," says Mills. …