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From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship

College of Arts and Sciences

… writing classes in college. I was spending more time up there visiting and thinking about my family history … I ended up getting to work with the brilliant writer Jaimy Gordon , who was exactly the teacher I needed at the time.” … by Flatiron Books in 2023, fulfilMelinda Moustakisling her goal of sharing her work with the world.  “Writing a book is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… University student earned national champion status by going back to the basics: making paper airplanes. Evin … my friends that I'm a paper airplane thrower and I'm going to do it competitively," he laughs. Cooper's foray … into flinging folded flyers began by chance when he showed up for work one day as a line service representative at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley … these individuals to achieve their academic and career goals.” This initiative also has significant implications … to begin their journey toward completing their educational goals in the spring 2025 semester. “Institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… finish is a welcome return to the top-five in the single-occupant vehicle racing category at the FSGP–the first since 2014. It also capped the … panels for the array," Keil says. "Our quality does not match that of a $1,000,000 array, yet we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Western expand technical learning programs that directly support Michigan's talent pipeline in key industries and … Greater Grand Rapids and beyond beginning in 2025. The goal—announced by leaders with Western Michigan University, … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “That’s why the MEDC is leading the largest state talent attraction …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… improve student achievement. "Knowing what needs to be done does not equal knowing how to move an institution or department toward that goal," says Beach. Because change processes are complex and … that coordinates new initiatives and findings. This is why ASCN was created. "People interested in changing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

Tickets now available for Dunn Farewell event at Miller Auditorium

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… performances will be made by the Bronco Marching Band, Gold Company, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the WMU Department … will-call arrangements. All other tickets must be picked up prior to the event. Parking is available in the Miller … a communitywide celebration, and we expect these tickets to go quickly," says event organizer Chris Praedel , Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38872

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… land her dream job after graduation.  "I never thought my goals for the future had a chance of actually happening, but … around the world to pursue a future in finance. "Growing up in an environment with limited financial resources … clothing at runway shows both on and off campus. While she doesn't intend to pursue modeling as a career, the skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

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… WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications Submitted by Paula M. … demographics, a smaller share of high school graduates going to college, a shift of the cost of higher education … for their investment. All these data help us understand why total enrollment at Michigan’s 15 public universities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… until I was actually doing it," he laughs. But it was the support he felt in the audition process that really made … the overall vibe I was getting from the school." Austin got a jump on his musical theatre education over the summer … at first, but the more I looked into it, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this is actually real,'" he says. The message was from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788