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‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services Submitted by Emily Monacelli … in building systems and partnerships will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and serve the … in practice, community engagement and academic affairs in schools of public health at the University of South Carolina …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean
Perry student wins $20,000 scholarship to study at WMU
News
… Kaytlyn Witgen , who will graduate from Perry (Mich.) High School this month, has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship to … University beginning this fall. Witgen is the recipient of a Mary Upjohn Meader Scholarship that is designed to … award includes a minimum ACT score of 26 and a minimum high school grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. A member …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/459
Trombone student named finalist in two solo competitions
News
… doctoral students. "This is really outstanding," says one of Bowman's teachers, Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger, professor of … The Paris Conservatory, New York University, The Juilliard School and the University of Illinois. Bowman's latest feat … to the accomplishments of trombone students in the WMU School of Music in the recent International Trombone …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/156
Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on 2011 WMU … have shared the skies with a plane bearing an insignia of a country that doesn't share his views and perspectives. … Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur where he earned his high school diploma in 2006. After completing a …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo
Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success
News
… with a bachelor's degree in athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic … family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent and bills," says Gaines, who … we were staying at hotels. I went to three different high schools … and I didn't really have a stable learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430
Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a life-changing … One day I will go to the United States or anywhere outside of Tanzania. I want to win a scholarship to study abroad.’” … students are prepared by our university and represent a valuable talent resource that should not go untapped," she …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship
A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga
Medieval Institute Publications
… on This post is authored by Ryder Patzuk-Russell, author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . … he was able to gain an advanced education at the cathedral school at Hólar. There, Lárentíus would excel; he was even … society entered the late medieval world. However, it is valuable not only to ecclesiastical historians, but to all …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop
Trustees to act on Cooley affiliation and capital outlay requests
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The next Board of Trustees meeting is July 18. KALAMAZOO—Meeting in formal … all necessary actions to allow the Thomas M. Cooley Law School to become the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The move is part of an affiliation agreement between …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8111
Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink
W Magazine
… someone I’d never met told me, ‘I think she thought of you as a younger sister,’” says TenBrink. TenBrink and … teaching homemaking, English and French in Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS). She retired from Hillsdale Middle School in 1998. Also a Kalamazooan, TenBrink was a KPS …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480
Submissions for sustainability art show being taken now
News
… art show being taken now Submitted by Deanne Puca on Photo of WMU's We Sustain logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … fall 2014 semester are eligible to submit digital photos of artwork by jpeg attachment to @email . There is no … Studies and Sustainability Program and the Gwen Frostic School of Art , features a lecture by visiting artist Garth …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18539