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Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… J. Haus, associate professor of special education and literacy studies, 26 years, effective Aug. 31, 2017 Dr. … June 30, 2013 Dr. Nancy M. Schullery, professor of business information systems, 16 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Dr. Karen F. Thomas, professor of special education and literacy studies, 18 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Neal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5432

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… both from Western Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies , have been awarded a $2.96 million … THE FACULTY Dr. Selena Protacio is professor of TESOL and literacy studies, and is interim chair of the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in curriculum, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Virginia David from the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies Dr. Suzan Smith-Ayers, chair of the … to come in and help people apply to Western and learn more information about the program."  At the launch event, … state of Michigan for GYO programs. For updates and more information, visit the GYO at WMU website .    about grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

Dozens of Western Michigan University faculty earn tenure, promotions

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… Systems Kate LaLonde , Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies Kevin Lee , Department of Statistics Hexu … of Nursing Jiahe (Carrie) Song , Department of Business Information Systems Yu-Lien The , Irving S. Gilmore School … of Aviation Jiahe (Carrie) Song , Department of Business Information Systems Yu-Lien The , Irving S. Gilmore School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72053

CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… ESL to children from South America in the mid-1980s for Literacy Volunteers of America. “In our first 40 years, the … long-term programs. For comprehensive program and contact information, visit the CELCIS website .   By Margaret Von …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

James W. 'Bill' Armstrong obituary

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… service included membership on the International Visual Literacy Association Executive Board and presiding over the … Picture Studio in Astoria, N.Y., and then as a public information staff member and cartoonist attached to the 24th …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5878

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… shape how I learn, lead and contribute,” says Ekblaw.  For information about cybersecurity programs at WMU, visit the …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community

Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids

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… Writing Project online for application forms and additional information. Now entering its 19th year, Third Coast has … integrating Common Core standards for student learning into literacy and language instruction at all levels, from … Visit the Third Coast Writing Project online for detailed information and program application information or contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/358

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… businesses struggled to access aid due to limited financial literacy and lack of formal bookkeeping documentation.   “It … part of the business is performing. I’m using financial information to guide my decisions, not just track my … professional growth and community investment.”   For more information or to apply for the upcoming fall bootcamp, …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition

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… endeavor that requires institutions to voluntarily submit information describing the impact of their community … as part of their professional training. The  Kalamazoo Literacy Council hosts an annual Adult Literacy Research and … 2020 Carnegie application, which included comparisons to information submitted with its 2010 application, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766