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The Vital Role of Therapy Dogs: A Conversation with Dr. Angie Moe

College of Health and Human Services

… in Dr. Moe’s HOL 5300 course, Seminar in Animal Assisted Services – Munoz saw this as an opportunity to create a new … dealing with trauma and stress. She highlighted heartwarming stories, best practices and the importance of … to shed light on such an important topic while spreading awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the vital …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/munoz

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Lily Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her journey in her hometown … of the food marketing industry in order to grow now and after graduation. “I would like to have experience in sales, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… nonmedical vaccine exemptions. Her motivation for the topic was personal—navigating conflicting information about … development. From her first visit to campus, she knew she wanted to work with Dr. Kieran Fogarty . His global health … epidemiology. Today, she serves as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… students are participating in study abroad programs after receiving the nationally competitive Benjamin A. … online. Among the eight recipients from the March 2024 awarding cycle are Makayla Harris (Communication Studies – …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Distinguished alumna, author Bonnie Jo Campbell to read at WMU

News

… the heels of critical acclaim for her most recent novel, award-winning author and Western Michigan University alumna … Upon a River" and a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award for her … on the Stark River, Margo searches for her vanished mother after the violent death of her father, in which she was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/245

Johnston, Carlson to lead WMU trustees in 2012

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… Archer of Detroit, who remains on the board. Johnston, who was appointed to the WMU board by then-Michigan Gov. … Johnston entered the field of investment management in 1985 after spending 16 years as a teacher, coach and high school … degree in political science from WMU. In fall 2010, he was named a winner of the WMU Alumni Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/180

WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race

News

… solar race car (Photo credit: Sunseeker team) KALAMAZOO—After spending several hours of the final day in first … Texas heat forced its batteries to overheat. The WMU team was in first place from roughly noon to around 2:30 p.m. … of the track was reported to be a blistering 139 degrees as thermometers recorded the highest temperatures seen in Texas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7883

Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets

Haworth College of Business

… immersed with real clients, real budgets Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Scott Cowley incorporates the Google Nonprofit … the country and gives them a generous grant to apply toward Google search ads that benefit their clients.  Rachel … an ideal environment for search engines and ad generation. After the new website was launched, Restore to Empower …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65776

Ethics topics featured in spring lecture series

Study of Ethics in Society

… of a Fact” will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16 . After the cast performs a short scene from Farmers Alley … including Paul Stroili, Laurie Carter Rose and Myles Schwarz . This event is co-sponsored by Farmers Alley Theatre, … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66844

Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game

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… theme, “Home Sweet Home,” to welcome alumni, recognize award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up … tickets Friday, Oct. 14 The College of Health and Human Services’ Occupational Therapy Rider Colloquium is from 8 … Dalton Recital Hall for the show from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Stay after to mingle and have cake in the Dalton lobby at 9 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383