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Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… Residency Program. Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class at the Discovery Enrichment Center in Benton Harbor Area Schools. … employees like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians to earn their teacher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, … in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the … by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945
Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'
News
… started early, and she's a strong advocate of increasing diversity in the field. "I consider myself fortunate that my … integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … as the winner of an international award for distinguished service to her profession by the Geochemical Society. In …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
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… Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by … to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805
Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher
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… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … paper engineering, with a PTF Honor Award for her outstanding contributions to the paper engineering program. The … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499
Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company
Haworth College of Business
… Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company Submitted by Amy … She says, “This award gives SheMakings solid financial standing and the ability to create bigger and better … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68618
New SEO class pays off in job opportunities for marketing students
Haworth College of Business
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you search for a product, service or anything else online, where do you go and what … searches and how to influence these search results. A new digital marketing course in the Haworth College of Business … Henrickson , a senior expecting to graduate in fall 2022, was enrolled in the class and recently began a role as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68635
Upton announces VetSuccess program for WMU, KVCC and KCC
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… to college life will be able to tap an array of new services to help them succeed, thanks to a decision by the … and the only one in Michigan. The program is geared to providing the kind of supportive campus environment required to … call to duty." The VetSuccess on Campus program, which was launched in mid-2009 as a pilot project, supplies campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/332
WMU, Cooley Law School consider formal alliance
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… School partnership is under consideration. KALAMAZOO—Building on more than a decade of cooperation that has led to a … between the leaders of the two schools have been under way for about three years. More recently, the boards and … Michigan University share common educational and public service philosophies and have a long history of cooperation. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6237
Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports
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… and 84 foundations, as well as 10,169 private individuals and 66 other organizations. The year-end gift … the tools and resources they need for discovery and public service. We are enormously grateful for each and every … were set up, many by alumni eager to "pay it forward" by offering current and future generations of students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241