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National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… by Deanne Puca on Congressman Fred Upton speaks at the dedicated of the new expansion and opening of the Aviation … l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … to Western Michigan University for recognizing my public service,” Upton said. “Representing Western and advocating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies

Haworth College of Business

… draws range of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch … of judges composed of business community members, including local business owners. Now in its third year, the Pitch … major from Detroit. CarBar is a Web-based delivery service of alcoholic beverages and also a mobile bar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… analysis as a treatment for autism, will use the funding to tackle the growing national incidence of the brain … been able to secure $4 million of state funding directed toward Western Michigan University so we can increase the … will no longer have families waiting up to two years to get services." Joining O'Brien for the announcement were State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702

More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress

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… More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A … panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to welcoming our colleagues from near and … Dr. Anne Walters Robertson , Claire Dux Swift Distinguished Service Professor of Music and the Humanities at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598

WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services

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… WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peterson … Department of Community Health. The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , chair … parents and others working with autism spectrum disorder, ultimately leading to wider certification of other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787

WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species

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… with students, alumni and volunteers in front of the large dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—The Arbor Day Foundation … as a Tree Campus for 2013 recognizes the hard work and dedication of our landscape services staff and so many others across the University," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807

Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear

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… Carls Foundation awards $314,400 to help children hear Submitted by Anonymous … with hearing loss as newborns and will also support services for late-identified infants and children, as well as children who are making slow progress in auditory, speech and language development. According to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1243

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted … related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The projects cover a diverse field of study, from religion to education and … drives, participating in protests and adapting end-of-life services. Covell and Riggs hope to compile a global database …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on The … during most sessions. The program also emphasizes service and relationships with the community. "There have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518

Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

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… Scholars. Drs. Chris L.S. Coryn , associate professor and director of WMU's Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation; … will be presented the Emerging Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … of several other Universitywide faculty, teaching and service awards. Coryn Chris L.S. Coryn Lauded by colleagues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808