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Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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Social work student finds passion, home at WMU Submitted by Erin … at WMU. His passion for connecting with others led him to social work, a program in which he found supportive mentors who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference Submitted by … and Systems Engineers (IISE) 2025 Conference for his work to assess the financial viability, scalability and … entrepreneurial engineering and engineering management. The work focused on a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference Submitted by Erin … Al Muhaisin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A passionate advocate for social justice, Western Michigan University graduate student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities … on Jessica Cortes will graduate with a bachelor's degree in social work and is on an accelerated track for a master's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association

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Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association … Mich.—The Michigan chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is awarding a Western Michigan University … be a tough, challenging teacher who helps students learn valuable information that will benefit them as professionals," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22868

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maliek Hargrave will study social work at Western. "I'm passionate about helping others …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant

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… OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant … Mich.—A four-year, $1.8 million grant for behavioral health workforce education and training will support a Western … therapy, and Dr. Jennifer Harrison , assistant professor of social work, received the grant from the U.S. Health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083

Celebrating research and creative works

University Libraries

… Celebrating research and creative works Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, … by elevating and celebrating their research and creative works. In 2024, we debuted three student exhibits, hosted … a significant endeavor that often requires years of work.  We recognized 60 authors at this first celebration …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-celebrating-research

Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean

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… Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human … and director of Western Michigan University's School of Social Work , has been named interim dean of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066

Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… Making 'work from home' work for you Submitted by Erin Flynn on Overturned laundry … desks. However, like your lights and darks on wash day, work and home life became difficult to separate when the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168