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Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she … discussed where we could have been had we had real support like we support our kids now." Now a junior in high school, … didn't always live up to it. So, I had some people from Upward Bound and Western Michigan University reach out and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

May 8, 2017

Registrar's Office

… a waitlist will be removed Friday afternoon. If you would like to print a list of students waitlisted in a section …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2017-05-08

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's … a taste of what a new year's festival looks and feels like in China. The event features live entertainment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… and the benefits of working at a non-profit organization, like the YMCA. "I think what we are learning in this class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

Go for Gold: An interview with Lisa Dobbin

College of Fine Arts

… leading youth. I enjoyed creating with my students. It was like I was a kid at camp and didn’t want those weeks to come … and because of this, I am standing here today. I would like to thank each and every one of them from the bottom of …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/10/lisadobbin

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… With a rigorous application process, Roth says, students like Ridgway who are accepted already show high levels of … that translates into health and wellness." With outcomes like Ridgway's, it appears the approach is working. "I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

News

… student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … impact being a student-athlete has had on her life. "I feel like I get more things done when I'm busier," she says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… their impact on the world at large. Participation in events like Let Us Dream are an important step toward recognizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… 2023 and is available at most major book retailers online, like   Amazon  and  Barnes & Noble , and  Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Gustafson , professor of mechanical engineer. "Dr. G., like many other WMU professors, embraces mentoring as much … professional pursuits. “I have learned that one has to be aggressive about continuously learning. Read a lot, seek out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553