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First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for … a career in immigration law. "I think there are a bunch of families in the United States who have been living in the … empowered her to become that voice. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in legal studies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A decade of service to Western Michigan University by outgoing … Lady Linda Dunn will be recognized during WMU's celebration of national Arbor Day. The event will take place at noon … Wilder , a WMU student from Decatur majoring in political science. She will speak about a leadership and sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245

Major (Prior to Fall 2016)

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… studies multidisciplinary major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University requires 42 credit hours of coursework built around several required and recommended …

https://wmich.edu/environment/academics/undergraduate/major-past

Healing arts in the spotlight during WMU Humanities Center season

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Yann Martel's "Life of Pi" KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The healing arts will be under the … to 1984, but graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1985. He considered a … of music, 7 p.m., Dalton Center Recital Hall, "The Neuroscience of Music in Health and Healing." April 2: Arthur …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19571

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… left, sits alongside Jean Ruestman, administrator of MDOT's Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of the … from suburban Chicago. While he knew his strengths were in science and math, he didn't solidify his path in engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… describes his experience in the program. An assistant professor in Western’s Department of Military Science and Leadership, he knows the value of both …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

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

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A University of California at Berkeley economist will take a historical … when he visits Western Michigan University as part of the 2014-15 Werner Sichel Lecture Series. Dr. Barry … N. Pardee Professor of Economics and professor of political science at the University of California at Berkeley, will …

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

U-M economist takes broad look at Great Recession in Sichel talk

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… (not verified) on Dominguez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A University of Michigan economist will a take the long view of the Great Recession in March when she visits Western … N. Pardee Professor of Economics and professor of political science at the University of California-Berkeley, "Hall of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22204

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… aimed at championing and advocating for the importance of a 21st-century liberal education. Michigan will become … the 12th state in the nation designated as a formal member of the Liberal Education and America's … for liberal education for all students—through studies in science, humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… member who trafficked her from the West African country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope was hard to … about prevention while also acknowledging the complexities of fighting human trafficking on a micro and macro scale. … modern slavery." It's an honor Hounakey, who received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417