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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
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
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
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
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
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… 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
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… 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
Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world
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… Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world Submitted by Erin Flynn … them, either by owning his own consulting business or working for the State Agency for the Blind. "In terms of … with alternate ways of thinking about things when working with clients in the future. I also provided them …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch