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WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings

Haworth College of Business

… communication and using your strengths to create a healthy, productive environment,” says MBA student Mackenzie Shepherd . Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Shepherd is mastering business skills as she tackles the second year of the MBA program at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business.  Having …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/mackenzie-shepherd-mba-bold-choices-flexibility

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty are on the cutting edge of research in the fields of engineering, communication, health care and more. Their expertise will be explored and … 2023 as well as have the potential to travel to other Michigan museums in the future. Additionally, it will serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… by Deanne Puca on Robert S. Wirbel , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and … as administrator of safety in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety in the Department of Public Safety. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

Counselor education faculty named director of campus counseling center

College of Education and Human Development

… Dr. LaCretisha McDole , faculty specialist in Western Michigan University's Department of Counselor Education and … for graduate students by offering affordable mental health services to residents of southwestern Michigan. Graduate student counselors are supervised by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72818

An abundance of dining options available on campus this fall

Dining Services

… together in Valley Dining Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s main campus has a variety of options … found in the Valley Dining Center, Sangren Hall, College of Health and Human Services, Waldo Library, Sprau Tower, … Café – Sangren Hall     Bella Vita Café – College of Health and Human Services, East Campus    Parkview Café – …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68844

Thirty-seven faculty members receive promotions

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the … Stahl, nursing Gay S. Walker, physician assistant/holistic health Contact: Deanne Puca June 11, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/767

Trustees approve new three-year AFSCME contract

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… during a special conference-call meeting Aug. 10, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved a new … package, and changes over three years to employee health care contributions. Payoff of accumulated sick leave …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1238

Eight WMU softball players honored as scholar athletes

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… earn NFCA All-America Scholar honors. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's softball team boasts the most National … a 3.57 GPA; and Meredith Whitney , an interdisciplinary health services major from Scottsdale, Ariz., with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3429

Fulbright Scholar visiting WMU's vision studies programs

College of Health and Human Services

… preparation. Dr. Okonji earned his Master of Public Health and Ph.D. at the University of Northumbria in the … applications of technologies for vision rehabilitation, health informatics and rehabilitation using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62851

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discussions hosted this fall by Western Michigan University's We Talk group are aimed at fostering a … Hanna-Attisha will speak on "Making the Case for Public Health: From Flint to COVID-19," during a virtual … Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha , founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091