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Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… studies at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 8 . She was 98. Kaarlela joined what is now the Department of … with emerita status in 1986 after nearly 23 years of service to the University. She was appointed department chair in 1980 and served in that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Whitney Lewis was one of six recipients who won the YWCA Kalamazoo's 2023 … honored by the YWCA Kalamazoo for her volunteer work and service to the community on May 18 . She was one of six …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… as his study abroad destination because he believed it was, by far, the best place in the world to receive an education. He was attracted to WMU and Kalamazoo because of the sizable … If he graduates with honors, as he hopes to do, his payback service to Iraq will be reduced to one year, after which he …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/nemeah-spotlight

Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… test on her mentor, Kelly McHugh. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"It was a little nerve wracking, but it was good," said  Sarah   Cook , a nutrition and dietetics … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. The WMU programs in nutrition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841

Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024

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… a flag football tournament and mini pumpkin give-away to build up energy leading into the big weekend. In … homecoming game against Kent State at  3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Waldo Stadium.  “It’s a perfect opportunity for students to … being recognized for their exceptional success, dedicated service and continued professional growth. These individuals …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/homecoming-family-weekend-roundup-2024

Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… chooses about 100 annually. Growing up in Michigan, Rashid wasn't exposed to Chick-fil-A, as the restaurant originally … U.S. Once he had the opportunity to visit one in 2007, he was blown away by the customer service he experienced while dining. Prior to owning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking Submitted by Anonymous … annual college rankings, government and policy magazine Washington Monthly has once again ranked Western Michigan … and preparing the next generation of scientists and Ph.D.s. Service, which is measured by the way students are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… unforgettable experience at Airbus Headquarters! We got a warm welcome and an exclusive tour of their facility, … visit a side of the world of which I knew nothing about. I wanted to learn about their culture, interact with new … in Costa Rica student. College of Health and Human Services   Dr. Jennifer Harrison and Jennifer Purrenhage – …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The recipients for 2014-15 are Kevin Knutson , … honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. The Annual Make a Difference Award is the highest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

Local sheriff to provide community update at breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… more than 100,000 county residents, making it the largest service agency in the area. Fuller A 20-year veteran of the … Prevention Works boards, among other local commitments. He was the 2013 recipient of the Crime Fighter Award from the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids organization. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38033