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Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

News

… says Antawn Perkins , Trayshawna's father. "My wife and I always discussed where we could have been had we had real … classroom and dreaming of a career as a pediatrician. She was also recently nominated to attend the Congress of Future … time management; it was a lot of stuff in a few weeks." After graduating Thomas was connected with a job at Sigma …

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

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

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… Hospital. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In spring 2020,  Emily Bosak was a  high school graduate full of promise , headed to … experience she needs to reach that ultimate goal. "Western was definitely the right choice for me. I could have gone … And I took all of them," she laughs. "I don't think I wasted any time here. Even during the summer when I didn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… of esports summer camps in June and July, just months after debuting a state-of-the art esports arena on campus spurred by President Edward Montgomery's Transformational Initiative Fund . … Detroit. "There's wonderful technology and it's just a way to get you in a mindset of what it feels like to be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Department History

World Religions and Cultures

… establishment of a department of philosophy and religion was essential to the educational mission of the institution. A faculty line was created, and, on the recommendation of Reinhold Niebuhr … 1994. Francis Gross (Christianity) came to the department after the demise of the general studies program in 1988, and …

https://wmich.edu/religion/about/history

Alumnus, storyteller brings American legend to the screen

College of Arts and Sciences

… student  For inquiries, contact:  Molly Goaley Peabody award-winning filmmaker Bob Hercules credits his time at … author Maya Angelou. Hercules (right) accepts the Peabody Award in documentary filmmaking with Walker (left) and Coburn … acclaimed director and choreographer Bill T. Jones’ life. After meeting with the directors, Angelou gave her blessing …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/hercules

WMU goes all in to promote student success

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… it is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards from the Presidential Transformational Initiative Fund … on many of those communities and creating new linkages and services, it has dramatically extended overall peer … 100 student employees are serving as peer mentors this year after receiving special training. They, in turn, are being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644

Retroactive Credits

World Languages and Literature

… you if your first enrollment at Western Michigan University was fall 2011 or after. Department of World Languages and Literatures … at the University, these credits may or may not count toward the major or minor. They do count toward the total …

https://wmich.edu/languages/advising/retroactive-credits

All Life is Learning - June 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… the OLLI office at  (269) 387-4157.   Your membership renewal helps protect OLLI's future and sustainability. For the … the fly. Although we would love to include every person who wants to drop in on an exciting lifelong learning … that raises funds to support the KLC’s free adult education services. Whether you're a Scrabble enthusiast or just enjoy …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/june-2025

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so hard,” … Thomsen's class met with the cast and crew of "Diva Royale" after attending a performance. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Drs. Autumn and Chad Edwards, professors in Western's School of Communication and … very long,” Autumn said. Daughter America was born soon after.  Autumn attributes their love of competitive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149