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Campus leader, future lawyer: Political science student builds case for success

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… degree in political science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was little,  Asa Hollingsworth has been fascinated by … the biggest driver of change, and that is something I've always wanted to be a part of," says the Farmington Hills, … He led the organization of a number of events and community service activities. "BSU gave me a sense of belonging on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-political-science-asa-hollingsworth

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… in facilitated discussions with the goal of moving toward increasing student success and retention in a collaborative way. This semester's summit is based on the theme Success & … Texas at Austin. Dr. Robert Simmons III , president of the Service Year Alliance and formerly vice president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45457

WMU Haworth celebrates 2025 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… systems students, which offers professional development and service opportunities for its members. Mkheidze is currently … organization.  Woodside received the LBS Servant Leader Award and the LBS G.W. and Edna M. Haworth Principled … Scholar, using the opportunity to work on a sustainability service project as a part of his scholarship. Fill is …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/haworth-2025-presidential-scholars

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… field. Zhu will be recognized with the Emerging Scholar Award during Western's Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 3 , at  11 a.m. in Kirsch … awards:  Distinguished Faculty Scholar ,  Distinguished Service ,  Distinguished Teaching ,  Excellence in Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

Investing in opportunity: Wes Nichols’ growth at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in his career. “The team at the  Zhang Career Center is always available and close by to assist when needed. I … professionals from a variety of different career fields I was interested in and helped me narrow down my career choice … audit intern for  UHY LLP , an international professional service firm. In his position, he was responsible for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/accountingwes-nichols-externship

Metal fabrication company next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner and president of Amhawk, a full-service metal fabrication company, will be featured in the … located in Hartford and provides competitive one-stop-shop services in a wide range of projects, from simple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46054

Speaker discusses how families deal with incarceration of other members

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… public. She will speak at 11 a.m. in 4010 Health and Human Services Building on WMU's East Campus and will follow with … with more than 16 years experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and families. In 2016, she … book which tells the story of a young boy whose father was suddenly incarcerated. Since 2006, Cunningham has served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45914

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

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… Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Appy (Photo by Ian … Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent" is the topic of a … and reflexive admiration for the military and military service, he says. Appy recently received the Chancellor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… , faculty specialist of special education; and Dr. Meagan Walsh , assistant professor of special education.   “This … PreK for All initiative, which aims to provide preschool services for all 4-year-old children in the state, is also … Education and Literacy Studies, Western is an ideal steward for this new and needed program, Curiel says.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Earl Borr obituary

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… of education and professional development, died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join … as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later known as University High. He was teaching seventh … and Professional Development after almost 27 years of service to the University. Earl Borr During the latter part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160