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Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

College of Arts and Sciences

… travel to Japan to explore pandemic response Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With more than 10 years … worth noting that, culturally, Japan is not known for hugging or shaking hands, so there was already some built-in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… gains national attention, inspires expansion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on NBC Today Show reporter and anchor Savannah … long last. “One of the detectives said it best. 'If we do nothing, we get nothing,'" Kuersten says. The Cold Case …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting … front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught at USC, Northwestern and University of Chicago, but this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The … some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth … in the memory of beating Christian in a game of Giant Uno and the ego boost that came with it. "But then we put …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

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… research and creative activity advance the frontiers of knowledge and create new patents and companies. We combine … with excellent athletics and a great college town. It’s no wonder nine out of 10 of our graduates are employed … which we can be proud, the world has changed around us. We now find ourselves swimming against the strong currents of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… Scott Jacobs . The Western Michigan University alumnus may not be a superhero himself, but his super editing skills … on the hit Disney+ series "WandaVision," an "Avengers'' spinoff based on Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff and … it combined my previous love of playing video games and technology … with my love for theatre and acting." Jacobs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25 . Classes … , and will remain closed Thursday through Saturday . Biggby Coffee, K-Zoo Coney and the Bernhard Center Café and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50246

Prestigious Competitive Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Study

Lee Honors College

… room and board. Renewable if received in junior year. May nominate up to four sophomore or junior students per … Jan. 31. WMU campus representative is Dr. Irma Lopez . Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-Asia) Freeman Awards for Study in Asia …

https://wmich.edu/honors/prestigious-scholarships

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities

College of Education and Human Development

… Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior learning and … Michigan University. This is a great opportunity for nontraditional students to showcase their prior knowledge and experiences, and fast track their undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/education/pla

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

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… Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. "Becoming a Bronco allowed … improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an education but a different way of looking at … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, …

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