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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant
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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … It will also involve community outreach, such as a service project, that students in the cohort will direct and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436
Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input
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… house Sept. 28 in Miller Auditorium. The event, which also was part of the groups' ongoing membership drives, was an opportunity to share information about APA and PSSO … President Shannon Rininger , assistant director of patron services at Miller Auditorium. About the survey The WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027
Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students
Haworth College of Business
… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … group of advisors on their side, two of whom recently won awards from Western Michigan University for their … Stano , director of academic advising, was awarded the Service in Academic Advising Award, which recognizes …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards
From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey
College of Aviation
… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work. Growing … moving parts while maintaining a high level of customer service. Those experiences quickly evolved into something …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye
Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'
College of Education and Human Development
… WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first year, Darrah's club crafted 35 blankets … of donating blankets to hospital patients. This passion was inspired by a close family friend who started donating … to volunteer, and my major is teaching me how to be of service to children." Darrah's leadership skills have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence
College of Arts and Sciences
… milestone came in 2011, when the Michigan Geological Survey was transferred from the state to WMU. About 30 states have … and archiving natural rock, mineral, energy and water resources for the public good. Housing the MGS at WMU … be available, enriching the department’s impact and service to the field. Dr. Tom Straw, the second …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th
Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
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… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen … Students seeking roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; public and private … to elevate youth assets within our community. "Our vision was to create programs for all levels of those who want to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714
Norman Greenberg obituary
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… Michigan University's global engagements, died May 26 . He was 93. Greenberg joined the WMU faculty in 1972 as dean of … of anthropology and social science. In addition, he was named dean of international education and programs in … for international affairs after nearly 20 years of service to the University. His wife, Dr. Gilda Greenberg, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292
Dennis R. Corbin obituary
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… R. Corbin , senior associate athletic director for medical services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693
Fall residence hall sign-up is underway
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… Fall residence hall sign-up is underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Western … East and West. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sign-up is underway for Western Michigan University students planning to … the "Residence Life Housing" link under the GoWMU My Self Service section to take advantage of the many campus living …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901