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Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'
W Magazine
… in the studio recording eight of her compositions. “I’m super proud of the musicians. Normally I would not do such a … prospect in the process. “I figured that the only way to navigate the pandemic for me is to do what I am … “Also, I realized that a lot of my fellow musicians struggled because of the pandemic, so I tried to support them in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO , Mich. … and teamwork, Saiful Andree and her peers are helping design a water system for the San Antonio de Upa community in … this place better, learning new things every step of the way, she continues. “I stay at Western because of the …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU
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… Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU Submitted by … Partners, the Western Michigan University alumna is a long way from her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. Strait talks … dove into the program headfirst, taking advantage of the support from the tight-knit graphic design department. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683
Sport management grad ready to hit the court running
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… 24 , with a degree in sport management, she's well on her way. "My experience here has been phenomenal. I really feel … and culture that Western Michigan has; it sets you up for success." Her hard work could pay off soon; Niaz has … Niaz interned with Girls Club, an organization that uplifts women aspiring to break into the sports industry. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990
Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities
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… Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities Submitted by Erin … The sacrifice those families make for the promise of a better life and better future is something she connects with … to speak up for Latinx students on campus, working her way up the executive board of the Latino Student Alliance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907
Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights
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… for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the Department of Geological and Environmental … Dr. Robb Gillespie , senior research associate and lead designer of the park. "Just in the past month, it's been … this other stuff," he says, hoping the park becomes a gateway for lifelong science exploration. "By getting (kids) …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382
Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs
Haworth College of Business
… Developing business ideas "The Pitch Competition is a great way for students to develop their business ideas by stating … They get credible feedback, and the process sets them up for success when they refine their ideas and move them …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38296
Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… in my career and academic goals. It also represents a significant endorsement of my potential in the HR field. It … by The SHRM Foundation and so thankful to them for supporting my academic and professional development.” … hopes to help employees grow and thrive. “People work as a way of finding the means to live and provide for themselves …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/humanresourcesmanagement-shrm-scholarship-kristinapierce
Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders
College of Arts and Sciences
… at enhancing student learning and creating new academic pathways, open doors for students to earn college credit at … coursework supports students' academic development and better prepares them for success in both higher education … of Spanish at Kalamazoo Christian High School has increased significantly across all ages since we started our …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dualenrollment
Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic
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… Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic Submitted by Erin … student Tre Goodhue to help with social media and graphic design after graduation in April. The opportunity gave him purpose, he says, in a time where he was looking for a way to give back. "At the beginning, when everything started …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261