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WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… experiences.   WMU Study Abroad hosted a Gilman Scholarship Workshop on September 12, 2025. There, Pell Grant recipients learned about the application process, workshopped their applications and gained tips for creating … language learning while exploring Japan’s rich cultural and social traditions.    One of Severe’s favorite memories was …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social media," says Dr. David Benac , professor of history … by an anti-intellectual trend that is propped up by social media." While "fake news" is a relatively new phrase, … event in 2019. Both are members of the Climate Change Working Group. Western's interdisciplinary Climate Change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

WMU nears $7 million mark in grants in September and October

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… provide daily living, communication, behavior control and social skill services to developmentally disabled adults. A … The grant will be used to identify, treat and improve the social and emotional well-being and developmental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29246

Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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… American Bar Association, an affiliation agreement in the works for more than a year has led to a new identity for the … 2015. In addition, faculty at both schools have begun the work of developing both a law minor and a 3+3 program at WMU … J.D./Master of Business Administration and a J.D./Master of Social Work. In addition, preliminary discussions have begun …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

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… They include Discovery Symposia, professional development workshops, a recognition luncheon, and convocation and … and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Events A Fulbright workshop for faculty and administrators runs from 9 to … Awards Dr. Jennifer Harrison , associate professor of social work Barbara Caras-Tomczak , associate director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143

Date, time set for annual César Chávez march

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… preceded by special guest Nora Mendoza , who will speak on "Social Activism Changing Society Through Art." Mendoza is a … and environmental activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union. The event has grown steadily in size and … and serves as way to teach young people about nonviolent social justice and change. For more information , visit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22759

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International Student Activities office, … student luncheons, but Subramain had been thinking about working with De Young to offer a meal that aligned with a … and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner. De Young, has worked at Kanley Chapel for more than 18 years, and has …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

Dawn M. Nelson obituary

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… on to double major at WMU, earning a bachelor's degree in social psychology and accounting. Services Services have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43245

Lyceum Series to take broad look at sexual identity issues

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… and origins and how its influence is integral to education, social justice movements, inclusion and equity. Nguyễn has a … the University of North Florida. He has been doing LGBT work for almost 10 years, originally working with high-risk LGBT and questioning youth at a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42433

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

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… as associate dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Many of Thralls' contributions to the … two co-edited book collections: "Communicative Practices in Workplaces and the Professions" and "Professional Communication: The Social Perspective." In addition, Thralls received the Alpha …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47574