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Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maliek … Just days before Christmas in 2020, he was headed to finish up a final exam when a bullet pierced his neck as he drove … he says. Having to fend for himself while his guardians struggled with their own demons fueled his passion to help kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature

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… sustainable society. The awards are presented annually to signatory institutions that are part of the American College … . "The competition allowed us an opportunity to reflect upon our many accomplishments, as well as have some fun and … body in Michigan to initiate and approve a fee that supports campus sustainability initiatives and provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16339

Campus marketing campaign invites potential Broncos to 'Strike Gold'

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… Broncos to 'Strike Gold' Submitted by Deanne Puca on Design elements for the new campaign include sharp angles and … On Sept. 5, billboards carrying the WMU message went up in the Kalamazoo, Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids and … areas. The campaign was developed by a campuswide group—the Integrated Marketing Team—made up of those charged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34746

Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The trustees signed off on personnel changes at their April 9 meeting. … 34 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor in maintenance services, 26 years, effective … 24 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Gregg McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… Both presentations will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator, and all seating is general … and Substance Abuse Services. The program also is being supported by the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships

Haworth College of Business

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… of my sophomore year that teaching was my calling. I grew up working around children because my mom was a children's … the littles. Since losing my mom, my heart has just grown bigger and bigger for children—especially the ones who really need the support and love that may be more difficult to come by,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… region while telling part of the city’s story. It touches upon the auto industry, the newspaper strikes of the 1990s, … Collard’s thematic representation of place, he also touches upon parts of life that aren’t often discussed: Collard … his book at a place he frequented in his earlier years made up one of the most notable stops he completed.  “I used to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… served as historical consultant on the film. Titled "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream," it … and segregation and set out to find the American dream. "Up From the Bottoms" is a West Michigan migration story but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update   WMU International Festival The music, dance, food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968