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Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University fill a critical need for teachers of multilingual learners (MLs) in Michigan. Dr. Selena … be evaluated by Dr. Cody Williams , assistant professor of science education and director of Science and Mathematics … education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her bachelor’s degree is in communication research from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

News

… The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the University's academic schools, departments and … Lee Honors College, he graduated in December 2014 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a minor in … open houses at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences campus. The putt-putt course features 18 different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marti Hearron KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of joyfully supporting the fine arts and students at Western … was the first woman leader of that group. Hearron earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… to work toward evidence-based practice and to grow as professionals. The annual, daylong event features lectures and … OTR, FAOTA , and will focus on Breaking Silence Through Science: Transforming Approaches to Sexuality and Intimacy … Colloquium Exhibitor: $150 For more information about all of our speakers, and for the complete agenda for the day, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila … to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on behavioral neuroscience. "It changed the trajectory of everything. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series Submitted by … (not verified) on Cooney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The vice mayor of the City of Kalamazoo, who is a Western Michigan … including major players in the pharmaceutical, medical science and craft beer industries. The city also offers many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39282

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… full steam ahead with plans to open its new Department of Physical Therapy with the hire of a founding chair and … Health and Human Services." Fruth earned a Doctor of Health Science in 2006 and Master of Science in physical therapy in … science from the University of Massachusetts in 1991 and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Western to confer more than 1,100 degrees during commencement ceremonies June 25

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… Michigan University will grant students 744 degrees at the bachelor's level, 341 at the master's level, 30 at the … Saturday, June 25 . Graduates will participate in one of two programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time … Business and Merze Tate College Noon— College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, College of Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68246

Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU

Cybersecurity

… to stay,” says Bbuku. “I didn’t expect to enjoy the feeling of smaller classrooms and the more intimate structure of … taught by Dr. Wassnaa Al-Mawee, instructor of computer science. “When I was struggling, Dr. Al-Mawee would clearly … in a semester study abroad program while working on her bachelor’s degree.  As for career plans, Bbuku is “doing my …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity

SPADA faculty and IHS Ph.D. students publish chapter on exercise addiction

College of Health and Human Services

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Congratulations to Dr. Tiffany Lee , professor and program director of the Addiction Studies Program (SPADA), along with … Nuyen and Blaire Zielke from the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program, on the publication of their new book …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/spada-faculty-ihs-phd-students-publish