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Dance students return from service trip in Panama
News
… at the Reserva Cerro Ancón in Ancón, Panama. (Photo credit: Allison Yates) This was the second year WMU students have participated in the nonprofit service program, Movement Exchange, which provides free, year-round dance classes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40282
WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success
Haworth College of Business
… as I find it fascinating how certain companies within the same industry can use data in completely different ways. I have always been interested in the process of how …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad
Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool
College of Education and Human Development
… Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool Submitted by Chris Hybels on Allison … Hoeksema races preschoolers on trikes as they ride in JDI's gymnasium. Hoeksema helps Chance, a preschooler at JDI, … for the summer and I needed a job to pay rent, but I also wanted experience in my field. And through Broncos Lead, JDI …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185
Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd
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… Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd Submitted by … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … The highly visible building and the 120-foot lighted "Icon" near its main entrance have become landmarks in the region. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452
WMUK launches fall campaign with shortened drive
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's public radio station WMUK kicked off its annual fall campaign on … of the dollars needed in half the live on-air pledge hours. Membership contributions and additional gifts directly … such as "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," "Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!" and "From the Top." Increased …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27784
ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture
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… traverse a sprawling gallery marveling at luminous screens displaying digital art, Avery McNew ’s eyes brim with excitement. The students walk through the gallery they curated. “It’s so clear to me …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery
Shirley Van Hoeven obituary
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… on Shirley Van Hoeven Dr. Shirley Van Hoeven , a professor emerita of communication at Western Michigan University, died … result of injuries sustained in a car accident Sept. 5. She was 79. Van Hoeven and her husband, the Rev. Donald Van Hoeven, were hit by a car going the wrong way on I-96 near Grand Rapids. The couple had been splitting their time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18512
German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk
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… German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk Submitted by … Stuttgart, which is in charge of media dialogues with the Near and Middle East, the Arab and the Persian world. Hahn's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463
Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education
College of Arts and Sciences
… Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people behind the … is now in terms of our research, the field school and summer camps and the strong community involvement,” says … categorize artifacts, assisting fellow students along the way. “Through this project, it helped me narrow my focus a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438
Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP
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… Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Mich.—An alumnus with an extensive track record in building the leadership and collaboration capacity of area … and alumni relations, effective Aug. 22 . His appointment was made pending approval by the University's board of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587