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WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… full steam ahead with plans to open its new Department of Physical Therapy with the hire of a founding chair and … Health and Human Services." Fruth earned a Doctor of Health Science in 2006 and Master of Science in physical therapy in … science from the University of Massachusetts in 1991 and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marti Hearron KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of joyfully supporting the fine arts and students at Western … was the first woman leader of that group. Hearron earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

State research universities partner to increase faculty diversity

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… a 3.5-year, $1.32 million project sponsored by the National Science Foundation that ultimately would boost the number of minority faculty members. WMU is joining with Michigan Technological University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11964

Dunn invited to help open new higher ed campus for Haiti

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… Republic and Haiti this week to take part in the opening of a new Haitian university campus designed to serve 10,000 … infrastructure. Dunn was invited to attend the high-profile event in the coastal city of Cap-Haitien by Dominican … buildings, 72 classrooms, a library and computer, science and business labs as well as administrative and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/52

Candidates for WMU admissions director to present on campus

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two candidates for the director of admissions position at Western Michigan University will … and orientation from 1999 to 2004. Kornowa holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in organizational … Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46865

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… Dominic Nicolai has rubbed elbows -- and wings -- with some of the giants of the WMU College of Aviation in his 28 years as an … who, as founding director of the WMU School of Aviation Sciences, shepherded the move of the program from Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University fill a critical need for teachers of multilingual learners (MLs) in Michigan. Dr. Selena … be evaluated by Dr. Cody Williams , assistant professor of science education and director of Science and Mathematics … education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her bachelor’s degree is in communication research from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development is honoring Drs. Tasia … Alumni Awards on Oct. 10, 2025 . "The success and impact of the college is best measured by our alumni . And we …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

University Theatre presents 'Ruined'

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… a woman’s controversial and courageous journey to profit from and protect the women whose bodies have become … Datta-Sandhu , WMU associate professor of political science; and guest director Awoye Timpo . The discussion is … Stephen Adly Guirgus and James Macdonald. Timpo earned a bachelor's degree in theatre, French and Spanish from Ohio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2605

WMU cultural anthropologist examines migration and lupus in Ecuador

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… verified) on   Touching saltwater marks at the waterline of a cargo ship in Lake Michigan when she was just nine … the chronic illness, lupus. The WMU College of Arts and Sciences recognized her scholarly work in 2012, when Miles … lives, together very well,” she said. After completing a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, Miles pursued …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/02/miles-spotlight