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Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most sixth graders don’t know what career they want to pursue when they get older. But … Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician assistant (PA) program, George says … pace which is satisfying, but the relationships are truly what I enjoy the most," Cooper adds. Marking a milestone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

WMU finance student graduates with B.B.A. in two years

Haworth College of Business

… , a senior finance student at Western Michigan University, is making an impressive start in her career. Condensing her … her place in the professional world as a member of TruVista Wealth Advisors with her dedication and impressive … with TruVista, she has become more than ready to take on what is ahead. For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73257

Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition

W Magazine

… and could make if following the written instructions with visuals. The skirt LeKander created is inspired by street style and is zero waste. She wanted to … to draw inspiration from street style,” LeKander said. “What could be better than witnessing it firsthand from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891

Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

… Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Stull and … that may lead to novel nicotine cessation therapies. But what sets this achievement apart is the fact that four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73679

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning … and listening phase, seeking out faculty and asking them: "What kinds of things can you imagine? What ideas do you have? What might we be able to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… growth, success Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Kristen E. Salomonson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a strategic … an extensive track record in enrollment management,  Dr. Kristen E. Salomonson is prepared to lead Western Michigan … importance of connecting them with the right resources. “What excites me about Western is the opportunity to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and carrying their home country's flags down the field is a tradition before each homecoming football game. … engagement opportunities in October. Highlights include CELCIS conversation circles, events celebrating Hispanic … My Father," an inspirational biography that shares the struggles of a family amidst adversity and one woman’s dream. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… course to enhance collaboration skills Submitted by Chris Hybels on TRIO FESP students, left to right, Chloe … prepares to walk across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty … to challenge yourself and that often you will not know what you can truly accomplish until you at least try. You …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… who are both pursuing master's degrees in teaching English to speakers of other languages, created Language … kids started forming relationships as well. It reaffirmed what she had been learning at Western. "One of my (TESOL) … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

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… were invaluable." Dezmond Stover was excited to jump into his career in aviation operations after graduating in … have taught me different life lessons—it's not just about what we learned in class." The Post-Graduation Activity … soon after their graduation. "I think it shows we really do what we say we do, which is integrate career from day one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244