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Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… It focuses on people identifying the one thing they can do in their daily work to improve access to higher education for students from … faced by students who have experienced foster care. The show is free and open to the public, and food and beverages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

WMU alum, CNN contributor LZ Granderson to lecture on campus

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… School of Communication. His talk, "We are all Ferguson: How not being at the table puts you at risk for being on the … "Clearly, he's a highly visible media figure, but in his work he addresses topics that are of critical concern for us as a community, including issues of domestic violence involving sports figures and LGBT issues," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19771

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… Important outdoor projects completed this summer Submitted by Anonymous … was the Goldsworth Valley Pond area on WMU's main campus. Workers finished the Goldsworth Valley Enhancement Project … project, landscape services has a better understanding of how much acreage to fence off at a time for the goats and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … degrees as well, and one fellow already has earned a doctoral degree. The program ultimately will impact more … and thrive in the state's rapidly changing economy and workforce. Numerous studies have demonstrated that students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

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… month to month, it feels like you’re not getting anything done,” says Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of … happened over the course of the year, you realize just how much you have accomplished. I’m very proud of everything … In addition to events, the committee has subcommittees working on developing a code of ethics for the college, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

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… Russian who want to improve their translation skills while working on their language proficiency. Review of … even in established language programs, stop to think about how to develop that skill," says Dr. Jeffrey Angles, an … communication; helps them develop this skill; and shows them how to use it in their careers." WMU's Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/264

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

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… , vice president for diversity and inclusion. “Ms. Hill does not shy away from sharing facts and her perspective regardless of how uncomfortable someone might be.  It is our hope that she … has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, including the Orlando

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357

Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… its highest award recognizing faculty members for their work with students. Drs. Matthew Mingus and Leah … administration and director of the graduate programs, holds doctoral and master’s degrees in public administration from … nominator wrote. "One of her hallmarks as a professor is how quickly students become comfortable sharing their …

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

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… among the "very leading research universities," but to do it in a way that keeps "students at the core of everything we do." Specific areas of focus outlined by the new president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center

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Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU … they teach are followed and you seek their guidance, like a doctor's checkup, you will be profitable and successful." … to move forward with. Existing businesses owners will learn how to build a plan that is compelling, using sound industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806