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WMU graduates succeed

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… in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in music education.  Some interviews, a mentor counseled, would just be practice.  … “They offered me the job on the spot.”  The new graduate was so in love with the school—it has an entire wing dedicated to the performing arts—she accepted. Fields now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

The spirit of adventure

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… then went on to earn a master's degree in engineering management in 2015, also from WMU. Good's partner, co-founder Josh … on his time at WMU, discusses how he successfully built an award-winning grain-to-glass distillery and offers advice to … after years of struggle and typically when your journey is nearing its end. If you don't embrace and enjoy the tough …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … and higher education and student affairs (HESA) program coordinator, served as a panelist sharing the role higher … career, financial and personal support throughout their time at WMU. Nationwide, fewer than 3% of foster youth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… University in hopes of more fully participating in the movement to democratize his homeland. "There are few political … junta since 1962 and one of the many things the military did upon seizing power was to outlaw the study of political science. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life … right on Western Michigan University's campus.  “It is difficult to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data … Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home next to her son. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning a new language … things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and conservation. SISTER LAKES, Mich.—For someone who didn't have Wi-Fi until 11th grade, Jossalyn Rogalski has … dedicated to multiple areas of the environment that need awareness," says Rogalski, who will be a first-year biology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree … so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an organization that … admits she initially thought about bucking the family tradition when it came to college. "Western won me over because …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

A new recipe for success

Food Marketing

… Food Marketing Conference draws over 1,000 attendees Disruption to business has been one of the defining … shifts of all after COVID-19 cases began rising. The way our groceries are supplied, how we shop for them and the … in motion.  “Thriving in an Age of Uncertainty” was the theme of Western Michigan University’s 55th annual Food …

https://wmich.edu/foodmarketing/fmc2021

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there is a … once picked up techniques from investigators in the FBI’s scientific research unit in Quantico, Virginia.  “An amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642