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Study abroad scholarship opens world of opportunity for political science student
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… of books about the different houses of the royals when I was in high school, and I'm a huge fan of 'The Crown,'" she … "I toured Windsor Castle in June while (the Queen) was in residence, and just the day before she'd been out on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69281
Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars
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… After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet reception will be held … who has contributed to improving New York City's drinking water; and a soon-to-be psychologist who studies the effects … Curaçao who ultimately plans to enter the American Foreign Service; a skilled violinist who has won international …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560
Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows
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… the institution with the other MAC fellows. It's a great way for them to explore new professional opportunities while … Africa and Switzerland. Archer has received a number of awards regarding his research and professional service including the New Professional Award from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65810
New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’
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… those who are in the child’s life.” Drawings hang on an art wall in the Children’s Trauma Assessment Center. These … Children. Established by the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) in 2020 through a state appropriation of … best fulfill their needs. Resiliency case manager Shelbey Watson-Beasley, also a social work graduate student, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901
Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project
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… and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of … make a lot of assumptions during design, so now we want to validate how closely these assumptions represent the … on the structure throughout the construction process and in-service. Amunugama installs sensors on the structure in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486
From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future
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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference … her professional prowess rising through the ranks at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, finding purpose in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942
College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards
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… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is … Education; M.A. ’69 Teaching) is the founder of Gifted Services of Ohio where she runs a practice for gifted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072
WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
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… Ness received the Military Officer Association of America Award. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) Cadet Logan Tolan was the Commander of Troops for the 9th Regiment. (Photo … science Shaman Satpathy of Portage, Michigan, healthcare service and sciences Matthew Schneck of Naperville, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
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… multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working … during their first four years of college and apply them toward a WMU master’s degree. Of the 12 credits, up to six … community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and lifelong learning. Learn more by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
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… commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in 2012, and the time is right for us to conduct another … Your voice matters. Join me in taking the survey—we look forward to your feedback." Confidential and anonymous To ensure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385