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English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Haworth College of Business

… 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. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… $2 million grant to assist farmworker community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Diana Hernández KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been awarded more than $2 million over the next five years to … of Education and its Office of Migrant Education awarded the grant to fund their long-standing College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni … nerdiest things that make everyone excited. One time played musical chairs with an iodine clock.” Now, as incoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Employers, students connect with in-person, virtual career fairs

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… connect with in-person, virtual career fairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on A career fair at the Aviation Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66700

WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns multiple all-America honors

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… Corey Davis earns multiple all-America honors Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Davis in the MAC Championship … named an Associated Press, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Sporting News … to have four seasons of 900 or more yards. Last week, Davis was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36840