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Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU alumna and … in Kalamazoo, including the foundation for what has become Western Michigan University. And thanks to a passionate and … structure erected on the University's campus, then known as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display … school year," says LePine, MODA's designer coach, who is looking forward to graduation in May. "It's been a great … by hand. Chloe LePine created masks to go with each of the looks in her collection. Chloe LePine created masks to go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact Submitted by … her a scholarship." Waldo also connected Tate with a family looking for a maid in Kalamazoo. She worked at their home on … says. "The sky was the limit to her. And I think looking at her life, people should take from that you only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

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Western students connect with legislators to advocate for … Instead of just learning about the impacts, a group of Western Michigan University students got the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

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Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, … products such as shallow and deeps trays. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has partnered with Kiefel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western

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… Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Torrey Cookman, a … Hall as a first-year mechanical engineering student at Western. Cookman, back row second from left, is among the … was in Italy last year when he completed his interview for Western’s prestigious Medallion Scholarship and learned his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, … Dr. Paul Sangren. She received an honorary doctorate from Western in 1948. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Gov. Gretchen Whitmer … WMU and Kalamazoo community believes in each other and looks out for one another; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Tate’s drive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered … to a fulfilling future. For Hawke Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of … has given me not just an education but a different way of looking at people, a different way of talking to people who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

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… and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for … talked to her high school counselor. She took a serious look at the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards

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Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with … organizations have acted in the same manner in support of Western Michigan University's College of Aviation, elevating … groups who have made a difference in the industry and in Western’s aviation program at its 13th annual recognition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69791