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Trustees approve retirements of three faculty, three staff members

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… Michigan University Board of Trustees at its April 22 meeting. Trustees also signed off on six faculty resignations as … of retirement are: Dr. Fredrick J. Dobney , professor of history, 19 years, effective Dec. 31, 2019. Dr. Richard G. Long , professor of blindness and low vision studies, 17 years, effective Aug. 16, 2015 (change in

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Western celebrates fall 2023 graduates Dec. 16; Dunn, Penn will receive honorary degrees

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… by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Several outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in … the master's level, 55 at the doctoral level and six specialist degrees, during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. … from 2007 to 2017, leading projects such as the establishment of the Seita Scholars Program, founding of the WMU …

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Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

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… Putting student well-being ‘front and center’ Submitted by Megan … on easing student stress and building community amid distance education and the COVID-19 pandemic. Before COVID-19 … world, you were probably unfamiliar with the term “social distancing.” The practice of keeping physical distance from …

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Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection

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… Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease … to track changes over time and potentially create exercises for patients to improve balance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—High …

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Candidates to head education college visiting campus

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… Candidates to head education college visiting campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the College of Education and Human Development, who will visit campus June 7-13 to meet with faculty, staff and …

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Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

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… Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help … by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is idyllic. But growing among the olive … the construction of an office for an NGO that provided legal services to refugees seeking asylum. Riley Richardson …

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College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

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… verified) on 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners pose for group photo with College of Arts and … Koretsky following the award ceremony on April 6 in the Chemistry Building. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-23 Arts and …

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WMU closed Monday Jan. 27, due to severe weather

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… severe weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is closed Monday, Jan. 27. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential … and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed Monday, Jan. 27 , due to severe weather. All classes are canceled. The closure includes the University's main campuses. For information on …

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Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Submitted by Deanne Puca on … will visit the campus of Western Michigan University in March, the day after a communitywide discussion session …

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New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future Submitted by Erin Flynn on The new, $20 … can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry is ready for takeoff after a pandemic pause, and a new, … at the head of the pack to meet the growing demand. “This is a pretty momentous occasion and opportunity for …

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