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Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of outstanding … Ellen Breakfield-Glick , Irving S. Gilmore School of Music Charles Bruce , Department of Family and Consumer … of Electrical and Computer Engineering Megan Grunert-Kowalske , Department of Chemistry LuMarie Guth , University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Pre-Law Preparation Checklist

Political Science

… University planning on applying for law school will want to follow this checklist. Freshman and sophomore year … in the spring semester. If you're more than 10 points away, consider taking a preparation course. April Talk to … the deadlines. Try to have all your applications submitted by the first of December. November to January File any …

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Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

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… Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stark KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What … Their contact with an older student navigator under the watchful eye of a faculty mentor has been very beneficial, … more or less common and different cultural traditions and ways of communicating. In addition, a more diverse nursing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

Fall 2023

W Magazine

… students and our relentless efforts to serve their needs in ways that are relevant, enriching and meaningful. Students … Nadia has recently ventured into the world of publishing by authoring the children’s book “Julie Loves to Dance.” You … CMIX it up Launched this fall, the Center for Contemporary Music, Improvisation and eXperimentation (CMIX) creates a …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/fall-2023

Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

W Magazine

… Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay Submitted by Erin Flynn on Crystal Lucas-Perry is now a Broadway … Adams in a groundbreaking reboot of the Tony Award-winning musical "1776" and then reprising her Lucille Lortel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… student prepares for career in immigration law Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizbia Capula plans to attend law school … and start studying for the LSAT to prepare for law school. Walking across the stage at commencement might not have … transition to college and throughout their first year. "I was initially going to go to community college; I just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

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

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… leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cade Hine is starting his career as a labor … have seen myself going anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit for me; it's exactly what I needed." … with Western since his first visit to campus. "Western was the first school that I toured, and I absolutely loved …

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

Haworth College of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Each year, faculty … team, she received a full athletic scholarship and was named to the Academic All-MAC team for the 2021 and 2022 … Hare graduated Summa Cum Laude in the fall of 2022 and was on the dean’s list each semester at Western. She is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71308

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind Submitted by Erin Flynn on Parsons, left, developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Dr. Pablo Pastrana-Pérez

College of Arts and Sciences

… community? I chose to come to WMU because I decided when I was working on my B.A. that I would dedicate my life to … festivals and activities, such as Las Posadas, organized by the  Hispanic Center of Western Michigan :  … a U.S. congresswoman. Make an effort to listen to the many  musical forms  that originated in the Hispanic world: rumba, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/hispanic-heritage-month-perez