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Administrator elected to national engineering board
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… high-level Western Michigan University administrator is one of seven officers who were elected to the American Society … education in the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was elected by the society's membership to chair … Foundation and Learn and Serve America. Kline earned a bachelor's and doctoral degree in chemical engineering from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39981
Why I give: David Lyth
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… Lyth Submitted by Erin Flynn on David Lyth, M.S.'79, professor emeritus of engineering Managing people, money and projects. That’s … David married Joyce in 1973. He earned his Master of Science in business from Western in 1979 and then a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871
Mending the mind with music
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… doing just that with her business, The Music Therapy Center of California . Through neurologic-informed music therapy … injuries, or physical disabilities to be the best versions of themselves. Guy, a 2005 graduate of WMU's music therapy … for growth in each patient. They connect creativity and science to provide therapy that delivers results, which are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47725
Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion
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… given to individuals or groups who exemplify the importance of diversity and inclusion on campus by fostering inclusive … as well as increasing recruitment, retention and graduation of diverse students. Jordan Morseau, right, receives an … , such as hosting visiting scholar Evan Larson on forest science and Indigenous fire - keeping practices; Lakota …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization
WMU tops $4.5 million in externally awarded grants in May
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… July 8 meeting. Grants for instruction accounted for most of the total, soaring to just over $4 million. Grants for … , interim dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Andrew Kline , professor of chemical and paper … minority students, who have the potential to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in STEM—science, technology, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28037
Proposals, registrations sought for Asia conference this fall
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… Conference on Asian Affairs, which is a regional conference of the Association of Asian Studies , and the second Himalayan Studies … Education. Dr. Mahendra Lawoti, WMU professor of political science, is the Himalayan Studies Conference chair. Direct …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/375
Western celebrates fall 2023 graduates Dec. 16; Dunn, Penn will receive honorary degrees
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… students nearly 1,200 degrees, including 900 degrees at the bachelor's level, more than 200 at the master's level, 55 at … hail from 34 countries and will participate in one of three programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time … Human Development and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Noon — College of Health and Human Services, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73555
David Chaplin obituary
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Chaplin Dr. David Chaplin , a professor emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan … Association; American Association for the Advancement of Science; and Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. … the Maine native moved back to his home state. He earned a bachelor's degree in American history from Amherst College …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352
Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
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… Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for professionals who work with young people in programs outside … Dr. Karen Blaisure , WMU professor of family and consumer science. "Good intentions are good, but we need more when … youth and community development were added to the current bachelor's degree and Ph.D. programs available at WMU. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714
Physician assistant program celebrates 50 years at WMU
Physician Assistant
… program at Western Michigan University celebrated 50 years of preparing physician assistant professionals. Founded in … in the field. In 1998, the WMU program was converted from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree, following a national … full-time, 24-month program that leads to a Master of Science in Medicine (M.S.M.). Each fall, the department …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70186