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Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history

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… Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khalid … el-Hakim has collected hundreds of pieces of hip-hop history. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sugar Hill Gang. Public Enemy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one … Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Students in Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not … Dr. Lynne Heasley (with illustrations by acclaimed artist Glenn Wolff ), has been named a top indie book by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. The book received one of three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71845

Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities

College of Health and Human Services

… Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Left to right, … Shannon and Molly Perski. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Although there is little research looking into the effectiveness and impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for … Center. The $2.2 million project—New Autonomous Mobility Vision for Michigan—is being funded through the $8 million Michigan Mobility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … worms while learning about class pets.  Student hold a hissing cockroach while Dr. Meredith Reinhart explains the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December

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… Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the total of grants received since the July 1 start of the fiscal year stood at $16,321,884. The current fiscal year will end June 30. Public service grants Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13203

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him … in the big leagues Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alex Wojdylak is headed for a full time job at FOX Sports after earning his bachelor's degree in digital marketing from Western. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing … a West Michigan-based investment and growth platform, is announcing it has closed a $10 million funding round to … Capital was founded by Drs. Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto , who serve as managing partners of the firm as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153