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WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development

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… WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, … workforce development. "Shared efforts in counseling and social work make this initiative powerful and allow us to … Western students in clinical mental health counseling and social work internships. "We are all excited to continue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University, she’s applying her expertise in social and political philosophy, race and gender to the object of her current work: grief.    Her innovative approach to understanding … of continuous mourning.     “I was interested in these social and political contexts [of grief], like Black Lives …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… how to balance learning multiple different types of dense work simultaneously.”      Olson has a specific research … in some shape or form, and I have always been excited to work toward making something of my own that could do that.” … to building bridges with local biomedical businesses and working on our own biomedical projects.”      And, to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… her professional career. During her time at WMU, she worked in various positions at a credit union and was a … Ionia Alicia J. Wayne is the Presidential Scholar in Social Work . Wayne is a graduate of Ionia High School. A member of the Lee Honors College, she is majoring in social work as well as in Spanish and expects to graduate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes instructors who take an active role in … development here at the University have made WMU socially relevant and competitive while also providing … Sherwood Dr. Dee Sherwood Sherwood, associate professor of social work, joined Western's School of Social Work in 2012. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… and are using the Super Bowl to build on their momentum. Social causes other than the pandemic will also be … Light Seltzer will be advertisers during the game. Did you work on any Super Bowl campaigns during your advertising … that hint at what the commercials will be about. They use social media channels to run contests or promotions. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… 100 LBS students travel downtown for immersive training and working on growth strategy projects with Sleeping Giant … — a belief in showing up with energy and excitement in both work and learning. The shuttle’s name and design were … students see downtown Kalamazoo as a place to learn, work, and build a future.” WMU President Russ Kavalhuna …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Bosse's research contributions are impressive, with notable works such as the ethnographic documentary Becoming … of musicians during the pandemic and the role of music in social life. She has presented her research at numerous … Dr. Bosse. “I am thrilled to join them in this important work.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… awards showcase the diversity and impact of China-related work at WMU, supporting research, teaching and engagement … locally and globally.”   Founded in 2010, the Light Center works to support WMU faculty and graduate researchers with …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards