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Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… immigrants Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mehran (Zabi) Najafi is graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science … leadership workshops and community engagement, I learned how to lead with humility and purpose.”    Najafi also … Assembly. Najafi’s resume-building experiences stretched far beyond Western’s campus. He traveled to Los Angeles for …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Celebrated writer to speak at WMU

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… Celebrated writer to speak at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Jin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Chinese-American poet and novelist Dr. Xuefei Jin will speak on "Displacement as Opportunity" at a lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45979

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Philosophy, and he recently arranged for a gift in his will to create an endowment for the department that will … But they also developed in me a lifelong interest in how we process and understand the world and ourselves.”  … from him. The jury ultimately acquitted Hamilton, and “as far as I know, Alvoid never got in trouble again,” Rochon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

Theatre to present 'The Game's Afoot'

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… Theatre to present 'The Game's Afoot' Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and plays through Sunday, Nov. 19 . 'The Game's Afoot' This nonstop romp is as hair-raising as it is hilarious as … the production, Director Mark Liermann said, "This show is pure fun. We have yet to get through a rehearsal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43524

Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'

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… Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party' Submitted by … the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … irreverent, "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" is never the same show twice. Expert puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… WMU takes action to advance racial justice Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is taking action to advance racial justice as it builds upon … hate and racism have no place among us." Information about how to formally submit proposals for the Mountaintop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Get ready to #GiveGold Oct. 11

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… Get ready to #GiveGold Oct. 11 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … money necessary to keep WMU strong and growing. Now, WMU is launching a new giving effort to boost Bronco success. The first Universitywide Giving Day is set for Oct. 11—Western Wednesday of homecoming week . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43114

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

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… on the ground working to keep them up there. Dezmond Stover is excited to be among them, passionate about making flight … "We were able to get out and meet with the community and show students from diverse backgrounds the possibilities of … programs have given me everything I need to be successful going into my first real career. I owe a lot to Western and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507

Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare

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… Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Allhoff … grant from the National Science Foundation to study ethical issues associated with cyberwarfare. Dr. Fritz Allhoff , … "A big part of what we're doing is trying to figure out how to understand traditional concepts in just-war theory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Putting her skills to the test at Boeing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … the fleet was grounded to address a lithium-ion battery issue. The resolution required 16-hour days for 99 days from … at WMU taught me to keep to it even if you are struggling. Showing up every day and being persistent has been a theme …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791