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WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate

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… through employment, continued education or military service. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thousands of Western Michigan University seniors are hurtling toward May 2 graduation with the knowledge that last year's … believed to be the most comprehensive documentation of life after graduation for students at any Michigan university. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… Repke had initially directed his career aspirations toward a musical field. “I was planning to major in trumpet performance,” he says. … his diversified passions, and will provide balance to the scientific and technical side of his work. For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation … honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. … program. A nominator points out the initiative Rose took after the college expanded the number of accelerated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer

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… in his community. William Johnston "My grandfather always focused on patient outcomes," Stryker says. "His … "While he wouldn't care that the school was named after him, it is without doubt a fitting and lasting … to medicine, medical research, innovative products and service to patient health care outcomes. We are thrilled to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… or POA employee and deserves to be honored for outstanding service to Western, use one of the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to … for First-Year Experience, a role she continues today after almost eight years. She came to Housing and Residence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

WMU professor takes the helm at state board

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… to represent the educational community, and I'm looking forward to working with the Board of Accountancy, the State of … of Business. "She is a strong leader with a passion for service and her field. The Michigan State Board of … for government and nonprofit organizations. Smith was named the Department of Accountancy chairperson in 2016. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60233

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… discourse has really declined in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can … critical theory of religion, Siebert—who retired in August after 54 years at the University—has spent decades working … in World War II, at the age of 15. He justified his service with the obligation he felt to protect the innocent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Koretsky set to take WMU College of Arts and Sciences reins

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… served as the honors college dean for the past three years, was appointed to take the helm of the University's largest … promote continued excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to our broader community." Carla Koretsky Since … water as an essential global resource. Koretsky came to WMU after a three-year stint as first a postdoctoral scientist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/32004

WMU Ethics Center marks 30th year with conference, salute to founder

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… Lobby of the Fetzer Center. Pritchard, who is retiring after some five decades of service to the University, has been instrumental in carrying … has been a major focus of the Ethics Center since it was founded in August 1985 by Pritchard and other WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30814

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from … promise.   Founded in August 2022, the Therapy Dog Clinic was born from a simple yet powerful observation: therapy … grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals receiving services at Unified …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025