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Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor

College of Education and Human Development

… of Education. "I was really surprised," says Hess. "I work in a unique setting at a career center, rather than a … in contextual learning, gain employability skills and work with community partners for real-world experience. … development, and creation of opportunities for networking and collaboration, the  Michigan School Counselor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73656

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM … a recent manufacturing engineering technology alumna , works in a lab in Floyd Hall. Diamond Norlien examines … Pond during an outdoor biology class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work to diversify representation in science, technology, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Candidates for WMU admissions director to present on campus

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… provided at the presentations. Kornowa Alicia Kornowa has worked in admissions and recruitment for almost 19 years. … also served as a statistical analyst at OSU’s Bureau for Social Research, as an internal program evaluator for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46865

Montgomery to speak at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… years—2003 to 2009—as dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. During President William Clinton's … inter-agency White House Council for Auto Communities and Workers. That position put him in a role national media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46667

WMU employs state-of-the-art cleaning technologies in effort to keep COVID-19 off campus

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… with the ultimate goal of continuing to provide safe and valuable in-person instruction and services. "We've distanced … the policies and procedures on campus of wearing masks and social distancing and following protocols for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60573

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Angela Blood … goal setting, decision-making, positive self-talk, and social and emotional learning—are still practices daily and … Return to School Advisory Council’s guidance will offer valuable help to struggling districts whose success will also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad

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… and professional competencies, Martinez-Jimenez built a network for success.  Support through Western's Navigator Network also helped him stay on course toward his goals when … a local accounting firm, which has given him a chance to work on tax returns for clients—another layer of experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez

Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… construction. In addition to her studies, internships and work in the WMU Office of Sustainability, Jessica Schneider … Then she landed a spot with dbHMS in Grand Rapids. “They work as Commissioning Engineers to benefit building … with them during the Fall ’23 semester and hope to continue working with them next summer.”  As busy as she is with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… key business issues and developments, offering Broncos a valuable opportunity to meet with more than 800 industry … plans to join the Food Marketing Association (FMA) to network with other students planning careers in business. The … opportunities, industry exploration, speakers and social gatherings. She also wants to become a member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

WMU alum's abstract art comes full circle in CHHS exhibition

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… verified) on Photo of Mark Olson's art KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The work of a self-taught, abstract artist who graduated from … University is on exhibit at his alma mater. Mark Olson's work is on display through Thursday, Dec. 18 , in the … from WMU with a master's degree in applied mathematics, he worked as a software engineer. He then co-founded an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20256