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Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… Accolade combines virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent … my misery was to rebel, not to go to class, just to screw up.” Fortunately, his father, Gopal, recognized his son’s … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Distinguished Teaching Award is the highest honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes … mentored by DeCamp. "His expertise in the field has made a significant impact on my (honors) thesis, and I can imagine … efforts." Colleagues commend DeCamp's willingness to support students in independent studies and theses as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… and respected leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is … of the outdoor surface at Kanley Track, locker room updates to Lawson Ice Arena, a new basketball court at … Arena, men's basketball locker room expansion and upgrade, and the installation of video boards at Lawson Ice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… education, the Broncos Lead Internship Program wrapped up its inaugural summer session with dozens of success stories. The program supported paid internships for 89 Broncos at 40 employers … 12-week program paired students with nonprofits and startups as well as minority-owned and small businesses—employers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460

Ethics Center lectures start in February

Study of Ethics in Society

… new directions for conceptualizing this relationship. Next up is a talk on March 15 at 2 p.m. in 1303 Dunbar Hall by … is explaining how a variety of scholars have made significant contributions to the study of virtue and … meeting link All Ethics Center events are eligible for WMU Signature credit. Visit the Center for the Study of Ethics …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/02/ethics-lectures-spring-2025

WMU trustees to welcome new member, meet in formal session

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… created this spring when Michelle Crumm of Ann Arbor resigned from the board. Bolger will serve a term that runs … property in downtown Kalamazoo. The board also will take up a number of other items—gift and grant reports and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17589

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… Health Week. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Broncos lift each other up. That's the message from the Western Student Association … in social work specializing in clinical therapy. "The support that we can provide as student government is … importance of mental health and what students can do to support other students." It's important, says Poole, for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Campus Activities Board presents stars from Guy Code and Girl Code

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… popular MTV shows Guy Code and Girl Code will be drumming up laughs on Western Michigan University's campus at 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14906

New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… his life, Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up at Western Michigan University, a move that he says … Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his new surroundings. He contacted … that the WMU Department of Chemistry faculty played a significant role in his life and career, as well. Having …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

Honorary degree nominations being accepted for 2018

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… received in October and November. Its recommendations for up to three nominations will be made to President Edward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42920