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CELCIS one of six programs worldwide to reach accreditation milestone

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… to already have achieved a second reaccreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. … Students—CELCIS—for a 10-year period through 2025 following a comprehensive self-study and site visit in … from other language schools and inspires the excellence we are dedicated to maintaining." About the Commission on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26532

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… Erin Flynn on Read more stories about Bronco innovation in the summer 2019 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … only detects obstacles on the ground," says Ari-Gur. "But what if there is a low-hanging branch in front of them? There are many areas a cane does not cover." The physical stress …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development

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… ‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Laura H. Dinehart , dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Florida … building on our own long track record of achievement, we are fortunate to have identified a rising star who we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159

Arts and sciences dean candidates on campus over the next two weeks

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… Arts and sciences dean candidates on campus over the next two weeks Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the time, day, date and location of their WMU presentations are: Dr. Richard Utz , chair of the School of Literature, … WMU Lee Honors College; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 , in 1750 Sangren Hall. Dr. Richard Boone , professor in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31147

Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January

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… spring season filled with events designed to celebrate the successful tenure of Western Michigan University … entire WMU community opportunities to say thank you and farewell to the University's eighth president. Dunn, whose … in describing the Dunn presidency. In addition, nearly $500 million in construction projects, fundraising success, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36528

Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

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… redesign Submitted by Megan Looker on A large seating area and informal learning space greets visitors as they first walk into Dunbar Hall. A new edition encased in … A grand reopening event is set for  Thursday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m.  and will include a rededication ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592

WMU expanded aviation center to meet needs of growing industry

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… meet needs of growing industry Submitted by Deanne Puca on The WMU College of Aviation's new instructional building … aviation mechanics. Groundbreaking for the new 67,000-square-foot instructional facility at the W.K. Kellogg Airport … of the $20 million building project—including a $15 million grant from the state—is expected in summer 2020, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53381

Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… a Western Michigan University professor shines new light on the 2008 financial crisis by scrutinizing the actions of the … how the Fed adapted after the crisis," Corder says. Corder carefully reviewed information he'd gotten from several … for a prior research project he conducted on the Fed about 25 years ago to get a sense of the institution's behavior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674

WMU congress puts focus of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For four days in May, some 3,000 of the world's leading scholars on all topics medieval will … the largest international gathering of its kind. WMU's 52nd International Congress on Medieval Studies will take … the congress, and others will fill hotels throughout the area. For the four days of the event, they'll eat in dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39837

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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of Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive Media Group KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The director of the National Institutes of Health, a top … and one was focused on device development, they shared that passion for making the lives of their patients better. That's really what the medical school is about as well." But he says the

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523