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WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships
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… services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as its new associate vice president for … and regionally. "I'm excited to join the team at Western Michigan University to continue the tradition of … to advance the University's growth in the state of Michigan," says Wood. "I'm certainly excited to support my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254
WMU adds matching funds to Detroit group's scholarship program
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has agreed to partner with Leaders … current WMU undergraduate and graduate students. "Western Michigan University is committed to serving the individuals … pride in establishing partnerships with quality academic Michigan institutions like Western Michigan University, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30110
Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos
W Magazine
… may be known for the Motor City or the Great Lakes, but Michigan also boasts a tastier title: potato chip capital of the U.S. In fact, according to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC), one in four bags … of potato chips eaten in the United States was made with Michigan spuds. While many of the state's farms have been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869
WMU donates paper pulp to Goodwill program
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… verified) on Paperworks greeting card KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Pulp and Paper Program has donated … vice president of corporate relations. "We commend Western Michigan University's Pulp and Paper Program for donating … Studio, a program of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, located in Traverse City, is a community-based …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2936
Teacher education students awarded inaugural innovation research fellowship
College of Education and Human Development
… Development's Award Ceremony. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human … also serves as the president of the Aspiring Educators of Michigan at WMU. This RSO brings together teacher … and gifting cars. Prior to WMU, he was a member of the Kellogg Community College's cross country team that competed at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75423
How to find out if WMU is closed
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… number in the WMU Alert system. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will immediately announce closings due … outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. … snowfall and severely cold temperatures prompted many Michigan colleges to close. The closure delayed the start of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50437
New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar
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… project will begin immediately. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has received authorization from the … the aviation industry. The state budget, completed by the Michigan Legislature Wednesday and now on Gov. Rick Snyder's … Center, which is located on the college's W.K. Kellogg Airport campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. With a target …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902
WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the third consecutive year, Western Michigan University has been recognized for the breadth of … recipients in the magazine's November 2015 issue. In Michigan, only WMU and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have earned 2015 honors. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26871
OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant
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… workforce education and training will support a Western Michigan University project that aims to increase the number … rural and medically underserved communities in southwest Michigan. Broad coalition of partners The IPEER project … place include the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health and the Recovery Institute of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083
Longtime academic libraries professional will become dean at WMU
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… has been named dean of University Libraries at Western Michigan University. Julie Ann Garrison , currently … includes library and information services roles at Central Michigan University, Duke University Medical Center, the … library organizations. She is chair-elect of the Michigan Academic Library Association's Administration …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29088