WMU Stories of Impact
Learn about the people, places, and programs that make Western Michigan University the special place that it is.
RaiseTheW - Mary Stark Professor of Nursing and Principal Investigator for the Empowering Nursing Students for Success Grant Austin Seavolt Empower Success Scholar (student)
06-05-2018
Listen to Dr. Mary Stark and Austin Seavolt describe how a recent $2 million grant aimed at boosting diversity, Empowering Nursing Students for Success, is helping nursing students graduate from WMU's School of Nursing.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 20.18MB - Duration: 14:41 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Rebecca Davis, Alumna
05-22-2018
With a desire to travel and the passion to make a difference, hear how Rebecca Davis made the most of her experience as a WMU student as a Communication Studies major and a member of Alternative Bronco Breaks.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 18.09MB - Duration: 13:10 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Ron Dillard, Program Manager of Kalamazoo Promise
05-22-2018
As a two-time alumnus WMU ('02; '05), Ron Dillard is committed to helping students from Kalamazoo Public Schools succeed during all stages of their academic journey.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 18.29MB - Duration: 13:19 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Lauren LaLonde, Lee Honors College Student
05-08-2018
Lauren LaLonde has taken full advantage of the incredible student opportunities offered at WMU. From joining the Lee Honors College to becoming a peer advisor for the Study Abroad Office, hear how Lauren is shaping her Bronco experience.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 16.83MB - Duration: 12:15 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Elissa Kedziorek, Alumna
05-08-2018
Listen to how one of our newest alumni, Elissa Kedziorek spent her time at WMU, engaging and informing students through her editorship at the University's student-run newspaper, The Western Herald.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 22.3MB - Duration: 16:14 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Samantha McGrath, Lee Honors College and Haworth College of Business Student
04-24-2018
From studying media literacy in California to helping orchestrate food-marketing conferences, student Samantha McGrath is learning how to cater to consumers through the Lee Honors College and Haworth College of Business.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.27MB - Duration: 10:23 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Nathan Browning, Chapter President of Refugee Outreach Collective and transfer student
04-24-2018
Chapter President of Refugee Outreach Collective and transfer student, Nathan Browning is committed to fighting for human rights and making both WMU and Greater Kalamazoo a safe haven for all types of people.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 18.63MB - Duration: 13:33 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Dr. Erika Carr, Director of Precollege Programming
04-10-2018
As a three-time alumna of WMU and Director of Precollege Programming, Erika Carr is committed to equipping future generations to be successful during their college careers.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.11MB - Duration: 15:22 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Calvin Miller & Gale Foldenauer, Student Orientation Coordinators, Office of Student Transitions
04-10-2018
Gail Foldenauer and Calvin Miller are two of the first faces new students see when they come to WMU as employees of the Office of Student Transitions. Listen to how they are creating Bronco Pride, from academics to social life.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.48MB - Duration: 15:38 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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RaiseTheW - Russ Kavalhuna, Executive Director of Flight Operations for the College of Aviation
02-28-2018
Russ Kavalhuna chats with Tim about his journey to WMU, his decision to attend law school or to be a pilot, how the College is operated like an airline, and why he eventually chose higher education over piloting.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.22MB - Duration: 15:26 m (192 kbps 44100 Hz)
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