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Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… Michigan Council of Teachers of English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Good stories have plot twists. Stephanie Hampton's life … as a hope for her students but also for her peers. At a time when 10% of Michigan teachers leave the profession … teachers are able to tap into their own style to figure out what works best in the classroom and build on that. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… In addition to world-class vocal training and once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities, WMU helped Peña Cabreja … to pursuing a music degree.  "I went home and thought, 'What am I doing with my life? I should rethink everything.' … education in elementary school. But in my country, everyone doesn't get that opportunity. If my parents hadn't put me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476

Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists

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… slavery—even today. In Alexander's own words: "It's about what drives humans to control other people in such an … do we let low prices drive so many of our decisions? Why does the human race so often fail to live up to its own cherished ideal?" Cantus Femina will end the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38182

Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

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… important component in prairie habitats. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Up to 20 acres of prairie in Western Michigan University's … four weeks, weather permitting. Notification signs have gone up around the preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that … before a scheduled burn to give the go-ahead, and if it does, safety equipment is on hand for fire monitoring and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… at WMU. "It was like living two different lives at the same time." For Jalen Palmore , a recent graduate with a Bachelor … to their classmates. Some are the first in their family to go to college, and they feel they have to prove to … and that challenge is made more difficult when a student does not see faculty, staff and administrators who look like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

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

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… in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … changed the trajectory of everything. I realized this is what I want to do; this is what I really, really love and … great opportunity," she says. "I didn't realize it at the time, but it really set me apart. And now looking back at it …

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

Physical therapy program obtains accreditation, set to graduate first cohort

Physical Therapy

… Physical Therapy . "For us, it started nearly five years ago and we are absolutely thrilled to reach this important … and the belief that we would be accredited by the time they graduated," says Fruth. "We were sure of the … who will graduate in December already have jobs lined up and nearly a third of them have already passed their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66451

Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer

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… sites. Qualifying students must submit an application and go through an equitable selection process. Fee: free. … camp experiences for academically advanced students: "What's Your Starpower?" for ages 8 to 10 and "So You Want to … sessions, 9 a.m. to noon. All classes also include a one-time $25 registration fee. Space is limited. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22435

WMU supply chain alum helps drive GM’s efforts to produce ventilators

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Anderson on VOCSN critical care ventilators undergo testing at the General Motors manufacturing facility in … a complete supply chain within 72 hours. That is what the team at General Motors did after being contacted by … presents a new challenge due to the extremely short timeline,” says Schwandt. “The immense pressure of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59052

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… Student Employment Services —CSES—department is working overtime to connect them to employment opportunities. “It is clear that career services doesn’t want any recent graduate missing out on information … viable way to assist students in expressing to employers what skills they bring to any workplace.” In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795