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Mary Ghazarian’s advocacy for a better world
Haworth College of Business
… management and leadership and business strategy, Ghazarian is determined to take her learning experience into her own hands. “What excites me the most about my field is how to enact change in an organization,” she says. “What … barriers stand in the way? How can I ensure that the change is successful?” Undaunted by the fast-paced nature of an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69889
Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes
News
… uplift table at the Bronco Construction Research Center is the only one of its kind in an academic setting in North America. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hurricane Ian is one of the most destructive storms the U.S. has seen. … storms. The Bronco Construction Research Center is debuting new hybrid technology to conduct both static and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456
Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award
Jazz Studies
… Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award Submitted by … footsteps as educators, they have also played with the biggest names in jazz— Cecile McLorin-Salvant , Christian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753
Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research
College of Education and Human Development
… organizational change leadership research Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. David Szabla KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The biggest benefit I get out of presenting at a conference is learning what other scholars are working on and checking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Even before COVID-19, school districts nationwide were battling a teacher shortage. A … Policy Institute found that while demand for instructors is increasing at K-12 schools, the number of qualified …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Sky Broncos bring home fourth consecutive regional championship
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s precision flight team, the Sky Broncos, won the National … competition May 9-14. Traveling with them was faculty advisor and Sky Bronco Head Coach Ryan Seiler. Last year's Sky Broncos team finished fifth in the national competition, competing against …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35835
Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program
Haworth College of Business
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Delia Dohm is taking the business world by storm. A supply chain … the Haworth College of Business, Dohm of New Lenox, Illinois, had the opportunity to intern with Perrigo through a new … program, Dohm was responsible for creating a platform to display data for the company. Determining that Power Business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490
Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought
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… awards are due by Thursday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investments of energy and creativity. It … year. The annual award, which may only be received once, is given to each year's four most outstanding semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4378
Campus memorial event set to honor Van Cooley
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… a major focus of Cooley's work during the final months of his life. It opened for classes this fall and was formally dedicated Sept. 28. Cooley was … positions as a middle and high school teacher and as an assistant superintendent and superintendent. A reception will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2181
Guest speaker to address the importance of studying Japanese
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… Japanese highlighting the ties between Michigan and Japan is slated for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 , in 3025 Brown Hall … stationed in important diplomatic positions in Russia and Israel before coming to the Midwest in 2010. Japan is the third largest international contributor to Michigan’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3090