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New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education

College of Education and Human Development

… experience at WMU. The international exchange initiative was launched by  Dr. Ramona Lewis , HESA program … campus. "As an international student herself, Amie was interested in international student affairs, so they … experience. Lewis believes the willingness of student service departments at both campuses will be vital to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne … will be presented with the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … of other prestigious campuswide honors: Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Emerging Scholar , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … students in need, the new initiative also helps cut down on waste—something nutrition specialist Emily Hazel says is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… universities--the University of Michigan; Michigan State, Wayne State and Michigan Technological universities; and … is difficult, but we chose to recommend an increase that was even a bit lower than 4 percent because it is the right … step up every day to provide the level of instruction and service our students need and deserve," Dunn said. "We will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees

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… of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … WMU President John M. Dunn of the appointments. "We look forward to their counsel and leadership in the coming years as … private entities. His past community engagement includes service on the board of St. John's Hospital and as chair of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … about what it would take to launch their product or service. Top finishers for 2018 Multiple panels of judges … surfaces. Third place and an $800 prize went to Seat Swap, an individual company pitched by junior Lincoln Heaphy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids

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… on Workshops begin June 17. KALAMAZOO—Registration is under way for summer sessions at Western Michigan University that … 2): Co-sponsored with the Allegan Area Educational Service Area, the invitational workshop focuses on teaching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5567

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… Michigan found Black and Arab American mothers who sought services from mental health therapists for their adolescent … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," … reasons also as to why these things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential for testing whether implicit bias …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

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… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of … routes take him everywhere from New York to Honolulu, Hawaii. “With that said, Alaska Airlines has always been an … Boeing and Airbus aircraft, in addition to normal passenger service, the airline has transported hundreds of thousands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Luchara Wallace (left), Greg Wallace (right) and their son Michael Wallace (center). … but for K-12 students who receive special education services and instruction, the challenges are more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245