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TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

News

… outstanding yet not surprising," says Western President Edward Montgomery .  "Through our comprehensive approach to … with integrity, empathy and commitment that is bound to set us apart from the rest." For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… take a break from the campaign texts and calls in a healthy way. The SRC is waiving access fees Tuesday, Nov. 3 , and Wednesday, Nov. 4 … do something healthy (on and after Election Day)," says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation, stressing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

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… is encouraging students to vote early. "I thought it was very well set up. In terms of COVID-19, I felt that the staff made sure there was minimal contact, clean and spread-out voting stations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics

Haworth College of Business

… Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics … Fulbright Specialist Roster based on their knowledge, skill sets and ability to make a significant contribution to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/kaunchin-chen-fulbright-specialist-award

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

News

… to Neighbor: Journeying Through Hope and Fear," is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 , in the Brown and Gold … Habra, Bryan R. Monte and Lynn Pattison . The anthology was recently published by Celery City Books in collaboration … "Flying Carpets," won the 2013 Arab American National Book Award's Honorable Mention. Her poetry appears in Cimarron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

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… University athletic history, died in Kalamazoo Sept. 27. He was 96. Dales was a track and field and cross country coach who led his … Greek service—at the same location. The funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2 , at Betzler, with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… scenes high school science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there is a … can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an award-winning educator and teacher leader, and she has become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… R. Spear established what is today Western’s program, OT was still in its infancy as a profession. Located at the … Hospital in those early days, the training program was one of the first of its kind in Michigan. By 1939, it … launched a clinical doctoral degree, with the first class set to graduate next year. This three-year OT doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, … first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was pretty small,” says Bush. “But this year it got so much … hopes to bring his students to participate in more than one set of workshops next year.  Students interested in getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award

News

… Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Michigan University College of Aviation launched an annual award program to recognize those who have helped the college … program to recognize diversity achievements. The event is set for 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center Bernhard on WMU's main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/336