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New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… program has gained status as a candidate for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Dr. … their final year. Dr. Yvonne Jackson, right, demonstrates how to use a mechanical lift to transfer patients. Physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595

Sky Broncos soar to fourth overall in 2023 national flight competition

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , placed third in ground … was a reality. There is no better way to close out my time as head coach of this team,” says Barrett. 2022-23 … aviation flight science majors. Kyle Albrecht , a senior from Hartland, Michigan, is the back-to-back Regional Top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71689

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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… Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall … Flynn on An image captured on July 13, 2013, by satellite shows a dust storm blowing off the coast of Africa. (Image … catastrophic rain like the Southeast United States saw from Tropical Storm Debby. A recent study led by  Dr. Laiyin …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall

Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize for poetry

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… won the prize—comparable to America's Pulitzer Prize—for his book of Japanese-language poetry "Watashi no hizukehenkōsen" ("My International Date Line"), which was published by … 15-year-old. He earned his doctorate in Japanese literature from Ohio State University and has been a faculty member at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38292

Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on … doctoral and master’s degrees in public administration from the University of Colorado and University of Victoria, … nominator wrote. "One of her hallmarks as a professor is how quickly students become comfortable sharing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905

Koretsky set to take WMU College of Arts and Sciences reins

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… that Dr. Koretsky has agreed to step forward and take on this new role," Greene says. "She's shown talent and a real affinity for leadership as she's … to have been chosen for the position. "The skills I gained from my own undergraduate education in a liberal arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/32004

Telecommunications company set to become part of BTR Park

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… University's Business Technology and Research Park. Later this fall, the company will be settling into office space that … our growing staff and bring all of our employees together from locations across the state, as well as from around the West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1882

Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer

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… Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western … this summer, their jaw will hit the floor when they see how far along Arcadia Flats will have come. The building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480

Mending the mind with music

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… manner. Western Michigan University alumna Julie Guy is doing just that with her business, The Music Therapy … in your role as a business owner and seek out assistance from those who have strengths in areas that you do not," she … and students freely gave and received valuable feedback. "My professors continue to be supportive mentors who are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47725

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… briefings. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke … Sato Michiyoshi. Sato's performances include everything from traditional folk songs to modern compositions and are … social topics. Free and open to the public. "Homelessness: How it Impacts Families and Children" talk —7 to 8:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45285