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New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… his life, Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up at Western Michigan University, a move that he says … Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his new surroundings. He contacted … that the WMU Department of Chemistry faculty played a significant role in his life and career, as well. Having …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… 50 years, Thompson has been giving to Western, generously supporting WMU Athletics, College of Education and Human … Because his and his late wife's estate plan includes a significant contribution to the University, future … of this contribution," Thompson says. "But we hope our support will help worthy students enjoy the same educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

News

… record internship at Duncan Aviation already lined up, she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has … heritage. She eventually became president, leading the group in planning celebrations around cultural events like … on campus, expanding her leadership capacity and racking up resume-worthy experiences. From working as a supervisor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

News

… this year at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field. WMU competed alongside teams from Bowling Green … of the hard work and effort this year's team put in leading up to the competition. They were faced with the huge task of … shoes left by those who departed the team. Everyone stepped up into the roles they were asked to fill and exceeded our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… in his series, which includes “Johnny Angel” (2020) and “Up North” (2021). Kirk Anderson, BS ‘73, MA ‘85, of West … website operated by American City Business Journals. Scott Freeman , BBA ‘84, MBA ‘90, was hired as Horizon Bancorp’s … chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the St. Joseph County …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

News

… for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28 . The free public events will take place at the dig site, located … Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in what … with the city of Niles, the Fort St. Joseph Museum and Support the Fort, a nonprofit organization focused on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

Punctuation: Ellipsis

Writing Style Guide

… periods and is used to indicate the omission of words or suggest an incomplete thought. In general, an ellipsis should … and examples When the words before an ellipsis make up a complete sentence, place a period before the ellipsis. …

https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/ellipsis

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

News

… and respected leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is … of the outdoor surface at Kanley Track, locker room updates to Lawson Ice Arena, a new basketball court at … Arena, men's basketball locker room expansion and upgrade, and the installation of video boards at Lawson Ice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

U-C Berkeley economist to take historical look at Great Recession

News

… Great Recession, and the Uses—and Misuses—of History," is free and open to the public. Barry Eichengreen Eichengreen … cosponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22554

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

News

… out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to … Affairs Council, which was created in 2021 to elevate, support and advocate for Native American perspectives on the … and honor its Indigenous roots on land historically occupied by the tribes of the Three Fires Confederacy. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530