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WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… students up to succeed and changes the trajectory of their lives. This is a place that honors who our students are, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

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… Just this year, they made their largest discovery yet—digging underneath the town's old dump. WMU student Heidi Gartley takes a break from digging in the dirt. "We contacted the state archaeologist who … of the past. I kind of wish I could travel back in time and live amongst them to learn more about them, but the closest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54551

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… and the Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running … just two weeks. "I'm doing what I love," says Austin, who juggles the workload of Unity Theatre Company as a full-time … says.  "It's absolutely amazing," adds Lynn, who currently lives in Chicago and performs with an improv group at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities

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… and to have a better understanding of the people who live there, says Zárate-Sández. "Teachers can transmit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

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… Vegas meets family entertainment." Experience this unique live stage production that dazzled at the Kennedy Center, … Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883

Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning

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… in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my … offered assistance with online teaching fundamentals and delivery options during the transition. Stinson took advantage … locations like Traverse City and Macomb County staffing the live chat feature to provide quick responses to student and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

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… Stability is a sanctuary, and for the first time in their lives, Justin and Alexis Black have found it. Both … father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… community. "It has long been my opinion that though we live in the most prosperous country on the planet, we as a … industry professionals will also work collaboratively to deliver pro bono services to underserved members of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… have been busy getting to know Pepper before they begin live interactions with students in September. "Hello. I am …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… for change. "I really want to use theatre to impact family lives," says Zamora, who will graduate Saturday, May 1 , … time doing musicals, doing choir competitions, trying to live my life—but with the added strain of this family … rigors of college academics with work and their personal lives. "My class really clicked. We still have weekly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046