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Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for Shaniya Tate . But it’s a far cry from when the … and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

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… Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book … Book Prize . This time around, she received the honor for her newest book, which has implications for understanding sexuality and gender in the Middle Ages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68097

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cade Hine is … anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit for me; it's exactly what I needed." Hine has been enamored … his doctor found a lump that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within days, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening

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… Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening Submitted by Deanne Puca on Todd Sanford KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness is hosting a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down … Young athletes crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Geography and Sustainability , with Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the founding director. This … collaboration, research and teaching." Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, current chair of the Department of Geography, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship Submitted … Taylor is ready to take the acting world by storm. Her love for the arts comes from her namesake—not the one who played … with whom she shared a love of classic movies. A natural performer, she felt most at home while entertaining others. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize Submitted by Erin … and time consuming. But two Western Michigan University sales and business marketing students are ready to give … right, and Danny Rogers, left, display the prototype for their product, SnapDuct. Seniors Brennan Vaughn  and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sydney Taylor … dream. This summer she'll begin her career as an on-premise sales representative for MillerCoors. She'll train for six weeks at the company's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045

Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in … Hermann-Wilmarth and Ryan have been collaborating for more than eight years and focus their work on … rights and her support of equitable learning environments for all children," says Dr. Susan Piazza , chair of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204