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WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling
College of Education and Human Development
… mental health and counseling Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dwane Dabney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving six years in the United States Army, Dwane Dabney doesn't want to be defined just by his service; instead, he wants to be known for supporting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937
Nominate colleagues for spring 2017 staff award
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… Nominate colleagues for spring 2017 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37612
Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation
Haworth College of Business
… the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … received the first annual $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for Cluventure, her travel agency with a twist. House … the U.S. Air Force and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807
Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services
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… Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cisler … Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … in the National Institutes of Health. Cisler says he was drawn to the WMU position by the caliber of the college, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964
Business Bronco nets degree before heading to training camp with NHL’s LA Kings
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… are holding me up,” he says. “As soon as I could start walking, I was skating.” Slukynsky is starting his professional career … and leadership development, financial education, community service and personal brand management. “Anyone I talk to, I …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-finance-grant-slukynsky-wmu-hockey-los-angeles-kings
Nominate colleagues for fall 2016 staff award
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… Nominate colleagues for fall 2016 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Monday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35472
Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards
Haworth College of Business
… at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) has a clear pathway to get there, and that cost is never the barrier … of Jackson's approach: combining innovation, leadership and service to shape the future of Michigan's accounting …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba
Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter
College of Education and Human Development
… have advanced levels of professional development, community service and networking for members to have careers lined … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte
Julie K. TerMeer obituary
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… Western Michigan University staff member, died May 11 . She was 44. A staff member since February 2012, TerMeer was an administrative assistant II in the Counseling Services unit of WMU's Sindecuse Health Center. She was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32212
WMU prof takes tax help to indigenous villages in Alaska
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… Alaska. The program is supported by the Internal Revenue Service, an Anchorage-based nonprofit and various tribal … returns. They rode around on snow machines, ate whale and walrus, and took steam baths with tribal elders. Kinsey … that "while temperatures were cold, the villagers kept us warm with their hospitality." Other students involved in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30766