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… first-generation college students, alumni Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zenia Gutierrez reads a book from the bilingual … "Walking in the line (at commencement), I was in disbelief that I had made it through; I graduated. I had a … teacher." The daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Gutierrez is now opening the door for countless students just like her …

… WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students … that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a collaboration between the University Center for the … senior year in high school and freshman year in college. This bridge-year program will address the need for greater …

… Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned Submitted by Deanne … Weekend Friday through Sunday, Oct. 5-7 . "Forever Gold" is the 2018 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will … Pancake Breakfast—Complimentary all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice served from 7:30 to …

… New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase Submitted by Kaitlynn … the grand opening in late August. “The Student Center team is very excited about our July 31 soft opening,” says Paul … the semester begins allows us to gauge how the building is working.  It’s like 'pre-season,' and we’ll tweak and …

… Fourth Tier The purpose of the fourth-year component is to encourage career preparation. Fourth-year participants engage in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for their chosen career paths. Such activities include study abroad participation, internship …

… UNHCR Population Statistics Overview The United Nations High Commissioner for Refuges (UNHCR) Statistics database contains migration data on “populations of concern” from 1951 to …

… Living Learning Communities Living Learning Communities (LLC) … major can create several advantages. Many students say this type of unique environment is a great way to make personal, professional and lifelong …

… Senior engineering students test their education for area projects … by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks Assisted Living community A staff member at the White Oaks …

… WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo Submitted … Mich.— "Do Black lives matter?"That’s the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series … started by renowned playwright Reginald Edmund, the event is a partnership between Western Michigan University’s …

… Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take … let me sit in the co-pilot seat—and I knew then that this was what I wanted to do with my life.” Her aspirations … will begin to take flight at Western Michigan University this fall. Choosing the University’s top-notch College of …