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Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military Submitted by Erin … a dietetics major and Bronco gymnast, is looking forward to graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gymnastics takes … she prepares to graduate, the student-athlete is looking forward to her next challenge—as a soldier. Harrison attends a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in … Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots … Main Campus is on land historically occupied by Ojibwa, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations—tribes that represent the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field … in the future for our students here and we really wanted to be at the forefront of that,” says Dr. Colin Cork, … location. The state-of-the-art facility offers 36 gaming machines, of which 12 are competition computers, set in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Academics

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Academics I credit my learning success to the faculty. They have taught me so much and from so many … certificates Kinship Care Professional Workforce Educator Youth and Community Development Graduate internships … —M.A. (formerly Career and Technical Education) Doctoral degrees Education and Human Development—Ph.D. Family …

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Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth … Manager Yulanda Taylor (right) of Eastside Youth Strong watch students present their circles of control. Carly Smith … about Carly and her internship at KYD Network visit her  testimonial page . ABOUT  child development and services at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program

Haworth College of Business

… Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program … while also obtaining valuable work experience. As a student tester for the pilot run of the WMU x Perrigo co-op program, Dohm was responsible for creating a platform to display data for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490

WMU News

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… brush up on collaborative painting practices. Instructor and local muralist Heidi Weiss hosted Genesis Be in her … fear, control, acceptance and communication, and imagined ways to overcome them on canvas.  Genesis Be, who is also a … mentoring students in a variety of artistic settings. Latest news Cultivate 269 pitch competition is back, with …

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Gifts to WMU during 2015-16 top $70 million, impact all parts of campus

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… Gifts to WMU during 2015-16 top $70 million, impact all parts of campus Submitted by … emergency fund and food pantry. Install a new scoreboard in Waldo Stadium. Continue offering programming to Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34739

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zabihullah … learning new things— Zabihullah Najafi is looking forward to taking in the full college experience. As a … life. "When I left my home country in 2015, I escaped war and violence," he says. "There are more than 25 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney Submitted by Erin … recognize Settle as bearded lady Lettie Lutz in "The Greatest Showman." "She mentioned this beautiful thing where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233