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Autism is focus of new graduate education specialization

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… an adjunct professor in WMU's special education and literacy studies department and a behavioral consultant with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/371

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… Biological sciences— Olivia N. Walser of Kalamazoo Business information systems— Russell J. Hildensperger of Fenton, … Amanda J. Mills of Portage, Mich. Special education and literacy studies— Lisa M. Valler of Portage, Mich. Speech … WMU's Faculty Senate and Office of the President. For more information , contact Janice Anderson, convocation committee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… biology, taking an interactive look at media and news literacy , identifying multicultural issues in speech … Professors will also be announced at the awards event. More information about Spring Convocation is available. Dr. … analyze, evaluate and create media and to verify news and information. It opened April 5 at the Kalamazoo Valley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… , B.A.’83, M.A.’00, a long-time educator focused on literacy and retired Kalamazoo Public Schools teacher, and … , who has more than 20 years of experience as an information technology consultant for many major …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… are based on cross-cultural miscommunication and misinformation. The Real Talk Diversity Series serves as a … that will offer insights into how the tools of media literacy can be used for a lifetime of smarter media … faculty and staff members of pay inequities and to provide information about how to overcome some of the barriers to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad

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… nonprofit organization designed to promote scientific literacy among all students, a goal shared by education, … WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. For more information, contact Conant at scot.conant@wmich.edu or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22637

WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11

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… Pick 3 Plans are available or call (888) 4-WMU-TIX. PARKING INFORMATION Fan Fest attendees can park in Lots 10, 11, 12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… can pose challenges for tasks requiring sustained focus and information processing, both of which are essential for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats

Evaluation expert to focus on international assessments of learning

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… known as TIMSS, and the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, or PIRLS.  The assessments, done in more … the organization. He was one of three co-founders of the literacy study. Prior to taking the reins of the IEA, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13484

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… childhood and elementary education and a master's degree in literacy studies from WMU. The Michigan Department of … Vicksburg and part-time instructor of special education and literacy studies at the University who earned bachelor's and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382