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… finds spark at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bharat Goel is currently working as an engineer for Consumers … degree in electrical engineering and is working a full-time job as an engineer for Consumers Energy following a … says Goel, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. Uncertain what to specialize in, Goel dove into Western's robust …

… and Title IV-E Program coordinator at WMU. "It's really going to set our students up for success as they move into their future careers." … Undergraduate social work students are eligible for up to two semesters of stipends, and graduate students can …

… now finds herself at home, debuting clothing she's dreamed up in her home studio. LePine, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, is … in fashion design," says LeKander, of suburban Chicago, who initially considered a degree in music performance … an event and elevate our peers while keeping in mind what's going on around us," he says. "It's amazing that a …

… WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and … Izenbaard is one of these former WMU students who makes time to help the current generation of Sunseekers. When he’s … involved with Sunseeker during college helped me learn what it takes to be successful in a fast-paced, high-stakes …

… the Humanities at Western Michigan University are teaming up to present a reading featuring WMU professors, students … the recipient of the Nazim Hikmet Poetry Award and a five-time nominee for the 2016 Pushcart Prize and Best of the … reviews into people's everyday lives. For more information, go to …

… History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in … Bernard-Hollins came across Tate's story nearly 20 years ago while vetting story ideas about African American firsts … when they go out into the world. We are teaching them what many call 'soft skills,' which are priceless in any …

… the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Department … Community Foundation (KZCF) scholarship portal. “The first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was … their scholarship essays, beginning with a discussion about what constitutes a good essay. During the dedicated …

… the holidays, Cochrane gifted Wagner a mug with the Excel logo on it.    “Dr. Wagner was impressed that I picked up on his message and asked me to set up a meeting to … where her team was tasked with designing a piece of ergonomic office furniture that Royal Ahrend could sell and …

… Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)—the same district she grew up in. "It is very cool that I'm able to come back to KPS as … or vocational program. "My sister also convinced me to go to Western because she's an alum," she says. "We took a … and girls, and I don't want to mess it up. But at the same time, I'm excited to be that person they might never have …

… where she performs in "Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Tempations." NEW YORK—As a kid, Tiffany Francés … of this moment for so long. I finally get to wake up and go to my dream job every day," says Francés, noting that the … us—they wanted to give people a chance and to genuinely see what we could do," Francés says. "That understanding made me …