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Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey

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… Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey … and a new campus climate survey—both focused on sexual misconduct—are on tap for the Western Michigan University … climate and gauge how it compares to other schools and what issues need the most focus moving forward. WMU enlisted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45689

LGBT student services cosponsors bowling fundraiser

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… LGBT student services cosponsors bowling fundraiser Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bowling event June 2 to raise funds for Kalamazoo Pride celebration. KALAMAZOO—A … as to educate the persuadable public of the realities of what it means to be LGBT in southwest Michigan. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7138

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and … (left) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a wide-ranging address after his inauguration as Western Michigan University's ninth … norm with all universities," Montgomery said, "But it is what makes this place and this community special ... One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… experience in practical skills that impact engineering decisions. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … to take advantage of opportunities to achieve all of his goals in this way.  “Engineers need practical training on … involve manufacturing or some sort of production to use what I’ve learned in the mechanical engineering program,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through … an accounting bootcamp participant. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— What began as a pandemic-era need has evolved into a … strengthen the regional economy.   Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this initiative addresses a gap that WMHCC …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Annette LaVier obituary

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… as well as to talk to college students on a daily basis. This made her work enjoyable and kept her young at heart. Prior to joining WMU's staff, LaVier worked at what was then the Upjohn pharmaceutical company. She was a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… increases 10th grade attendance by 14% Submitted by Chris Hybels on Once a week, Alysia Baznik will facilitate the … "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase which would be me taking them for food, games … 10th graders were showing up to the cart they weren't sure what it was," says Baznik. "Now you can hear them chattering …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

National honor organization honors WMU chapter advisor

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… National honor organization honors WMU chapter advisor Submitted by Deanne Puca on Helms KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … and beyond to assist our executive board in accomplishing whatever our next mission might be," says Nicole Thompson , … of the WMU ALD chapter. "He has a very clear perspective of what it means to be an Alpha Lambda Delta advisor. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30927

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… groundbreaking Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of medical school building renovations … has been granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the national … Rep. Fred Upton and WMU President John M. Dunn , explained what the school—scheduled to open in fall 2014—will mean not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

WMU Department of Statistics becomes NISS affiliate

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… WMU Department of Statistics becomes NISS affiliate Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … demands of their rapidly developing discipline. "We monitor what skills employers list in job announcements and where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44978