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Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… who were immobilized during extended hospital stays and often developed blood clots and skin problems.  It allowed … November 4, 1894, and graduated from Athens (Mich.) High School in 1913. He attended Western State Normal College, … During the 1950s, Dr. Stryker worked on what was arguably his most famous invention—the Circ-O-Lectric Hospital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… 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

‘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

Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.

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… and disadvantaged students. College Opportunity Day of Action Dunn will take part in the daylong set of … such topics as promoting completion, investing in high school counselors as part of the First Lady's Reach Higher … on innovation in Michigan aimed at better preparing high school counselors to help students prepare and apply for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444

Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award at the Fall Awards … are  Dr. Cynthia Klekar Cunningham,  director of the School of Communication, members of the College of Health … Cunningham Dr. Cynthia Klekar Cunningham As director of the School of Communication, a scholar and a teacher, Cunningham …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award

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

U.S. News names three WMU grad programs best in Michigan

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The WMU Cooley Law School was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report for … Mich.—The latest annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of the top graduate programs in the nation shows Western … our commitment to outstanding graduate education." Law school noted Included in U.S. News & World Report's annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22415

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Technical Operations student Brayden Broad … world) as a toddler," says the 2023 graduate of Alpena High School, "I've had a huge passion for aviation.  He got me … curriculum. He says he took a gander at what other schools offered "numerous times, especially for the sake of

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a … the director of new teacher development for Kentwood Public Schools, she discussed how to write professional resumes and … opportunity for students to network with representatives of school districts in the area, something the organization is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 10 transformational years of change led by Western Michigan University's eighth … foster care youth. No. 4—Creation of the WMU Cooley Law School through affiliation with the private law school. No. 3—Community partnership that created the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513