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WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion
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… Michigan University has named an experienced college administrator, professor and rising chief diversity officer to continue advancing the … effective Aug. 1. "Dr. McCorkle brings an extraordinary vision, passion and expertise to the challenge of building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976
Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research
College of Arts and Sciences
… sciences currently interested in adult stem cells and tissue regeneration in flatworms, Hack has dedicated herself … beg for any kit that was science related.” Samantha Hack This passion steered Hack toward a career in science, a path … “I feel like getting your Ph.D. just feels like an upward battle,” says Hack. “You have to love it or else it's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663
Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice
Study of Ethics in Society
… Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice Submitted … University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of lively online discussions on timely topics during spring 2022 semester book …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775
Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy
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… Mich.—With the winter season just around the corner, this is a good time of year to review Western Michigan … In the absence of notification via one of the methods listed below, all normal operations will continue as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804
From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western
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… degree in food marketing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pickleball is big business right now, with the sport exploding into … league. And a Western Michigan University business student is hoping to build on that momentum, taking the pickleball … chain department in the Navy," he says. "But I was struggling with a class, and I guess it was fate or destiny or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095
Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups
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… winners Dr. Michael Millar, associate professor of Spanish Dr. Timothy Palmer, professor of management Dr. Edmund … Kelly Alvarez, principal at El Sol Elementary school, for his work with the school's Spanish-speaking and English-as-a-second language students and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446
Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida
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… Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida Submitted by … seven new degree and certificate programs in a range of disciplines for students studying at its Punta Gorda, … March 27 meeting, the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education approved a WMU request to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46279
LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting scholar to teach two courses in the School of … University, achieving an award-winning career as a journalist and then returning this fall as a visiting scholar in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
Educational leadership alum wins grant from the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts
College of Education and Human Development
… the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Julia Virginia Pimentel Jiménez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For many visual artists, they are inspired by and reference …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74388
Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… by Abbie Griffith on Brush Ease was the winning team at this year's Bronco Pitch Competition. Left to right are team … Teh Ang Qi, Bhairavi Patel, Sophie Nguyen and Paige DePatis. Student competitors at the 2024 Bronco Pitch Competition … up and drop off from their home. Team members were Ross Briggs of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nate Neubauer of Sterling, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75711