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From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference from the … and advocating, so it was a natural pivot for me to go into the legal profession," Parker-LaGrone says. She hit her … an office, how to create structure around yourself so you can get the things you need to get done—those skills were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Weather won't stop WMU's commencement ceremonies

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… unforeseen circumstances develop, the ceremonies will be held. WMU snow removal crews will be working throughout … temperatures beginning Friday afternoon and extending into the overnight hours. On Saturday, snow showers are … are available for viewing. A link to the viewing site can be found at wmich.edu/commencement . Later in the day, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36975

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… skills If you have some extra time on your hands, you can hone in on your culinary abilities. From beginner to a budding chef, Western Michigan University … There are plenty of intense competitions you can get into right from your home. The WMU Bronco Men’s Basketball …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58646

In the business of making a difference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can socks make the world a better place? Western Michigan University alumnus Ryan … be working. What started out as a fun hobby has transformed into a thriving business. BoldSOCKS now boasts eight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City

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… Lee calls his creations "a love letter to the American musical." Lee adjusts pieces on his re-imagined 1979 … way to connect with his passion when theaters around the globe went dark during the pandemic. Now a year and a half … theater productions. Having loved Lego growing up, he turned to designing his favorite iconic Broadway sets in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … different notes.  Domino runs were used to knock a ball into a bucket on the ground.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … them to understand there is a lot of things out there we can have in our classroom that don’t cost a lot of money but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

New institute established to boost electric propulsion technologies

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (ALPE). KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Space exploration is continuously becoming more competitive across the world. Embracing that … Through the institute, various organizations will divide into subteams. Some subteams will explore three different … and work of this institute.  “ALPE at WMU has significant expertise in the analysis of novel propellants for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/01/spar-institute

National honor organization honors WMU chapter advisor

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… for Western Michigan University’s Lee Honors College, has been named Advisor of the Year by the Alpha Lambda Delta … the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, American Red Cross and Relay for Life. The chapter has coined … D.C, in October. The WMU chapter will also receive a $200 cash award.  Alpha Lambda Delta  Alpha Lambda Delta is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30927

University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards

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… University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards Submitted by … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University staff members who go above and beyond to help the Western community … Copeland , Office of Student Transitions Kristi Corradini , Cash Operations Rhonda Cosby , Landscape Services Jennifer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334

Connecting with Hannah Kovachevich: the sales role model

Haworth College of Business

… businesses and individuals face and seeing if your company can help provide a solution. It was at SBMA that I realized … myself and others. I never would have thought I would become the president of our student organization; however, … she says. Most recently, Kovachevich put her sales talent into action as an administrative sales intern at Rocket …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70678