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Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms
College of Fine Arts
… in place, tuned into the seasons and embraces the art of slowness. Since graduating from Western Michigan … I'm doing something right." To young artists fresh out of school, Kayla offers a perspective that might just surprise … trends, and a deep connection to your craft is the most valuable currency you have. In a disconnected time, her work is …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers
Duke scholar, photographer to appear in Frostic lecture series
News
… Michigan University this month to speak in the Frostic School of Art Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture Series. Ranjana Khanna , the Margaret Taylor Smith Director of Women's Studies and professor of English, women's studies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20182
WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU named one of the nation's most Military Friendly Schools KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named one of the nation's most Military Friendly Schools for the sixth consecutive time by one of the leading …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401
Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children
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… University collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one … service project, conceived by graduate students from the School of Social Work at the spring semester’s start, is … with precious and necessary possessions like pajamas, school clothes or maybe a cherished stuffed animal. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665
WMU adds matching funds to Detroit group's scholarship program
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… Advancing and Helping Communities by boosting the value of individual awards made by the organization's Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program. WMU will offer 10 undergraduate students and 10 graduate students a … eligible to apply for the scholarships include senior high school students and transfer students, along with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30110
Prioritizing access and a top-tier education, WMU board sets 2024-25 tuition
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… its June 27 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, required fees, and room and board … in financial aid. The price adjustment for the coming school year, along with the multimillion-dollar investment … access and providing a high-quality learning environment, officials said. Trustees also voted Thursday to approve the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/wmu-board-sets-2024-25-tuition
Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company
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… Thaj will graduate Saturday, May 1, in the first cohort of Western's product design program. Her pet bird, Mr. … innovative perches and harnesses for pet birds. As a high school student, product design was not even on Thaj's radar. … , visit WMU News online. Related articles Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows | Sept. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953
University Theatre presents 'Incognito'
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… for this free event can be reserved by calling the box office of the Gilmore Theatre Complex at (269) 387-6222. Chosen by … and directing productions as a part of the National High School Institute "Cherubs" program. He is anticipating the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21647
New director named for Soga Japan Center
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… appointment was effective Sept. 2, is a founding member of the center and a WMU associate professor of history. He teaches a range of courses in … in international affairs from the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and a doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18866
WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time
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… Michigan University has been recognized for the breadth of its work in building an inclusive campus environment by … In Michigan, only WMU and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have earned 2015 honors. A core value … approach to reviewing each application and deciding which schools will be named HEED Award recipients. Selection for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26871