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From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She didn't know it … dreamt of this moment for so long. I finally get to wake up and go to my dream job every day," says Francés, noting … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… The volunteer teams are from WMU's celebrated integrated supply management program, which is ranked 12th in the … well in the Bronco Force Solutions Team concept, which is designed to provide consulting assistance to entities with … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

A virtual world for flight

Research and Innovation

… in the industry.” Key collaborators Brown says that teaming up with colleagues in engineering and computer science as well as receiving WMU grant awards that support instructional development have been key to her … educational tools for students, including virtual reality goggles, smart glasses featuring augmented reality and …

https://wmich.edu/research/virtual-world-flight

Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups

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… Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Buddy from "Elf … PNC Broadway in West Michigan and Broadway Plus series lineups , which include performances of "Sister Act" and … & Hyde Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.—The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15428

Algorithms for life

Research and Innovation

… award grant, is no exception, as it builds on some of the biggest breakthroughs in biological sciences. But what role … or its full complement of proteins. Humans may have upwards of one million. Scientists say both achievements, … in high-performance, high-speed computer algorithms designed to break down big data sets into discernible …

https://wmich.edu/research/algorithms-life

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… professor emerita and former chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy, and Dr. Ellen Page-Robin , founding … because it was scary for them to approach people, to set up interviews and get out there and conduct the interviews. … extended outside of a few questions answered for a school assignment. This really made students aware of the progression …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Plants included in the study ranged from sunflowers to supermarket carrots.  “Although (each student) has individual … scientific data have been attained. Students would jump up and down hugging. That’s what it is all about.”  As for what is next, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Full range of campus and area events slated to honor King

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… and mental health. Mental health agency booths will be set up between 5 to 6 p.m. Participants will be able to view the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12675

Veterans and Military Grants and Aid

Financial Aid

… Assistance Program (STAP) provides tuition assistance of up to $6,000 per academic year to members of the Michigan … and Veterans Affairs offers financial aid and benefit support to our veterans, service members and family members … come in the form of the federal Pell Grant, the federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and the federal …

https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/veterans-resources

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… and dietetics master's program. HCPP students fill empty cups with sugar to guess how much is in an unhealthy drink. … trivia game.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Through the Michigan GEAR UP summer camp, high school students participating in the … populations by mentoring high school students from those groups. Supported by a partnership between the WMU College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963