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WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling

College of Education and Human Development

… mental health and counseling Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dwane Dabney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving six years in the United States Army,  Dwane Dabney  doesn't want to be defined just by his service; instead, he wants to be known for supporting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says Grace Stibich , a … to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at Western. "It was very … some contacts that could help her land a job, including an industrial designer who creates patterns and designs for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

Trustees OK agreement to buy property for senior day care program

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… care program to be housed in the Cork Street property is a service of the College of Health and Human Services through the Center for Disability Services–Aging Division. Located in rented space over the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40859

Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations sought

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… faculty member for the 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award. KALAMAZOO—Nominations are due Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 , for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows … are eligible if they have at least seven academic years of service to WMU and are not previous winners. Any member of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1887

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker

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… of Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker , of Novi. Capt. Becker was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He participated in nine overseas deployments and was slated to begin training the next generation of Air … degree in Space Studies at American Military University. A service in his honor is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38940

Kandeiss-Toi Ross obituary

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… senior at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 29 . She was 60. Ross joined the WMU staff and Human Resources in … and message book are available at harperfuneral.com . Services Visitations have been set in Kalamazoo from 5 to … , in Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 120 Roberson St. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 in Mt. Zion Baptist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37149

WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times

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… known as the Best for Vets rating. The annual assessment was released Nov. 20. This is the publication's eighth … school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement. This also is the … enrolled at a public university in Michigan . The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012

Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … will present its 2014-15 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Dr. E. Rozanne Elder and Dr. John Jellies . The … four other prestigious campuswide honors: the Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching, Emerging Scholar and Annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495

How to stay warm in frigid weather

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… How to stay warm in frigid weather Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … University community is urged to take precautions to stay warm and safe in inclement weather. Frostbite can occur with … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew academically, socially, … continued his coursework.  The experience heightened his awareness of his own origins, practices and habits, Parrott …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact