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WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton'
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… dancing his way into the spotlight in one of the hottest shows on Broadway. Mikey Winslow , who graduated in 2009 with … "I learned individualism at Western. I found myself. I don't think I'd be the person I am today if I hadn't had … that experience." WMU is also where Winslow cultivated his work ethic, something he relies on constantly as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52509
University getting ready to adopt new email system
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… University getting ready to adopt new email system Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … develop self-help documentation, and provide input for how to familiarize and train @wmich.edu email users. The … survey, eight focus groups representing a range of work groups, and four campus teams that assessed the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28112
WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy
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… academic activities. "We are truly grateful to these donors for partnering with us to develop the next generation … Western Michigan students the opportunity to contemplate how they, as tomorrow’s leaders, can do that. I am thrilled … and alumni are all simultaneously elevated through our work." “To stay relevant, all of us need to embrace learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726
WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies
Haworth College of Business
… says Song. “Every research study needs to be narrowed down with a manageable scope and the potential to make … The idea came from talking with a friend who is currently working toward becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Based on this … s vast knowledge of health care IT, I decided to research how machine learning could be used to assist in the fields …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai
Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students
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… mentor. Harris says a total of 45 new mentors are needed to work with incoming students. According to Harris, the … a more fulfilling way," Harris says. "I think I was able to do that, but what I hadn't fully considered was that I and … engaging mentees in a variety of activities such as job shadowing, networking, information sharing, and discussion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735
Business students take first place in ACG finance competition
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… is a nice reward for the weeks of late nights necessary to do well in the ACG Cup." Maring says the competition, along … professor of finance, has been a highlight of his graduate work at WMU. "The competition has provided great networking opportunities and real world experience," Maring …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/237
In the business of making a difference
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… aspects of the process." It's a philosophy that seems to be working. What started out as a fun hobby has transformed … says. "For me, it has often been an all-consuming, up-and-down emotional roller coaster." The key, he says, is to be … this world a better place." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach June 11, 2018 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… New York Fashion Week's (NYFW) spring and fall showcases are some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive … from Troy, Michigan, who dreams of designing shoes or outdoor gear. She earned the opportunity through Western's … runway shows and panel discussions as well as scoring networking opportunities with industry leaders. "Our goal for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest
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… that can be found in the Star Wars movies is that anger doesn't always lead to the dark side," Clark wrote. "It … are integral to being good as long as we express them how and when we should. To quote the ancient Greek … issues involving violence and conflict," Borden, says. "However, the entries also revealed the abiding inspiration …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095
Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart
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… two things U.S. Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae feels privileged to do. While growing up in Nigeria, his opportunities were … "I found out you can be anything you want to be if you work for it. This is something that is not available where I … Michigan as a member of Task Force Red Lion. Ediae shows his Oath of Allegiance certificate after taking the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006