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Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… on a career in engineering like his father, he realized after several undergraduate classes it wasn’t the right fit. The medical field interested him, but … would give him more opportunity for patient interaction. “I want to be able to, as a provider, spend more time with my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady

International Student and Scholar Services

… additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study … Fulbright Fellows who were admitted to doctoral programs after they completed master's degrees at WMU. In addition to … local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607

Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards

News

… Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The award committee invites additional comments in support of any … Mitchell Beare , Bernhard Center Debra Bitterman , Dining Services - Bernhard Café and Market Jean Bowsky-Verschoof , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6857

WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch

News

… Merlo says. "The campus community will still get excellent service, with some improvements." Merlo says that the new … emergency calls or texts made on cellphones from being forwarded from one department to another. And nonemergency … to facilities need--will also receive the same level of service campus community members have come to expect, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University. The senior from Des Moines, Iowa, is creating a bright future at the Haworth College of … “There's a place for everyone at WMU Haworth, and there's a way for you to grow here,” they say. Beyond the classroom, … ground, I'm proud to watch it grow and continue its legacy after I graduate.” “I've also had the opportunity to attend …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … confirm acceptance of the award. The students were selected after competing for the awards in the 33rd annual Medallion … as link leader. She has been involved in several community service projects through the National Honor Society, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … exemplary program. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Dr. Fanny Tabares , a retiree from … Award is John M. Dunn , who will be retiring in July after a decade as WMU president. The award goes to an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… will take over as its director, effective Jan 3, 2017 . She was selected to lead the nationally known initiative after a competitive search that considered input from campus … equipping our students and strengthening our program services to ensure increased graduation rates for students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research

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… vice president for research. Obare, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1 , has a long track record of attracting … WMU faculty member since 2004, Obare came to the University after completing a two-year Camille and Henry Dreyfus … program, serving as a University administrator, providing service to federal granting agencies, and holding leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a … members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research, service and diversity efforts. The celebration in Kirsch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256