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Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference, set for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 14-16 , is dedicated … Dr. Jen Austin , a lecturer at the University of South Wales. Austin obtained her doctoral degree from Florida … which served as a catalyst for the national movement toward autism insurance reform. Her presentation is "Favors, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks … meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University … I was taught I was going to college by parents who never set foot on a college campus." Archer recounted the path …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … When Western came and talked to us about Grow Your Own, it was obvious to me that they understood the needs that were … will fully fund high-quality instruction in a specific set of programs at the bachelor's and master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective … Orderly." Friday, Oct. 9 , keynote speakers are Dr. Jane Howard , who received her doctoral degree from WMU, a licensed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

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… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to shift … technology they currently use and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why … research team. "We are approaching the project with a mindset that improved technology is not enough, and that true …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition

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… high-profile national sales competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on State Farm Competition winners Burnham (left) and … team of two WMU sales and business marketing students was named the overall winner at this year’s State Farm … different styles to shine through, is something that really set us apart from the competition." In addition to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223

Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

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… the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Snyder in … poet and novelist Gordon Henry Jr. will present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of musical improvisation at 7 p.m. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041