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Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments in her four years … has been such a blessing,” says Vaughn, a healthcare services and sciences major from Saginaw, Mich. “To pinpoint … one memory feels impossible, but what stuck with me most was how incredibly kind and resilient the people of Tanzania …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

News

… to other agencies in Kalamazoo County. "There is always an unfortunate need for explosive-detection K-9s," he … and there have been requests the last few years for this service." Law enforcement agencies in Kalamazoo County and … and the students will come to accept and love the dogs. We want our community to feel comfortable around the dogs, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

News

… fellow students. One stop center A temporary, one-stop service center will be open in WMU's Bernhard Center from … Aug. 30. The center offers a smorgasbord of business services in one convenient location. Situated on Bernhard's … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54596

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… Flynn on Parsons, left, developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home … development learn about the college of health and human services Parsons also worked with the Disability Network of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

News

… lead presentations that inform industry leaders. "I was able to go to a nursing conference and was the only student there. I was surrounded by people who … receive. "The faculty at the College of Health and Human Services are astonishing—their caliber, expertise, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

Ethics Center lectures start in February

Study of Ethics in Society

… Abra Smith , co-executive director, KYDNet; and Pamela Wadsworth , associate professor, WMU Bronson School of … the theme of the series. A photovoice exhibit curated by award-winning photographer Jeri Love will be on display in … of communication, in collaboration with the WMU Office of Service Learning and the Public Media Network. This event is …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/02/ethics-lectures-spring-2025

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original language.  We want them to be multilingual and use both languages. "  … institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and multi-district consortiums …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

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… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … global perspectives throughout teaching, research and service in higher education.  "Albania has worked hard to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

Alumni classnotes, spring and summer 2024

W Magazine

… spring and summer 2024. Helen LeZotte Faulkner , BA ‘64, was promoted to vocational nursing program director at the … , BS ‘74, published her fourth novel, “Betrayed,” which was co-authored with her husband, Gil Snider. Christopher W. … award in the United States that honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75865

Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion

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… Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion Submitted by … recognize recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Diversity Award at this academic year’s Fall Awards Celebration on … of student recruitment and outreach and director of student services in the College of Aviation before coming to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72744