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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… Sun holds her infant son, Alex. Determined to help support her family, Sun began researching potential fields of … about embarking on her new career path at WMU. With support from her professors and her own laser-sharp focus, … utilized the resources of WMU's Writing Center to button up her resume and searched Handshake, a database available …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color
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… path, and decades later she’d still be among a small group of women forging a path for young girls waiting in the … first African American female pilot, Black women still make up less than 1% of professional pilots in the United States. … other Western Michigan University alumni are part of a group leading the charge to change that. Created to inspire …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257
Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Savannah Xaver, instructional designer with WMUx, presents at the PBL Works workshop. … PBL Higher Education Certification workshop specifically designed to equip faculty with strategies for implementing … they use economic analysis and an economic toolkit to come up with solutions that are actionable?" he says. "We may …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux
Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band
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… I came here that I had developed from trying different warm-up techniques," he remembers. "I didn't have a lot of faith … I should continue to pursue music. He really helped pick me up off the ground and gave me a sense of confidence again." … says Proseus, recalling sitting on a platform that rose up to meet the stage. "I was at the very back, so the stage …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73221
Board of Trustees to meet Thursday
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… five-year capital outlay master plan. Other agenda items up for vote include a recommendation to fill the position of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72922
New WMU T-shirt benefits student scholarship
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… benefits student scholarship Submitted by Deanne Puca on Design of T-shirt for sale KALAMAZOO—The Western Student Association is selling a special T-shirt designed by a Western Michigan University student with part of … Pointe Plaza across from campus and will be sold at ugpwmuapparel.com beginning Monday, June 3. Contact: Deanne …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7423
Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … performance will be measured through essay writing and a group problem-solving activity. Student and parent registration …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13180
Weather prompts WMU to close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30
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… (not verified) on Please refer to the newest article for updated information. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential … regional locations also will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30 . Updates will be posted here as they become available. Campus … Jan. 31—Snow and icy conditions closed WMU. 2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and expected severely cold temperatures …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51367
WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 to undergraduate students who receive federal Pell Grants to support short- and long-term study abroad experiences. WMU … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients
Small Business Development Center receives funding to boost technical training services
Haworth College of Business
… secured private funding to administer ongoing technical support for entrepreneurs and small business owners … or growing a small business through the Michigan SBDC’s Uplift Kalamazoo training series. “This funding is coming at … in requests for service, and this interest is not letting up. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are looking for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69014