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Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference

Haworth College of Business

… in speakers from across the country, from all different walks of life, to engage our students and inspire them to … than 12 years of corporate experience as well as community service experience in the city of Detroit. Ryan Preisner …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30172

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health … director, is the recipient of Western’s Emerging Scholar Award , an honor to be recognized during the Fall Awards … honors: Distinguished Faculty Scholar , Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Excellence in Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

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… ‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps … who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Alumnus and former … While at Western, he won numerous awards for his community service. At the 2019 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… to give students free, immediate access to teletherapy services in partnership with Uwill. The program meets … is our top priority at Western," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and … staff will work with students to explore options going forward. Uwill supplements Western's robust array of well-being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… as Advisor of the Year for the Huron region. The award, presented at the provincial conference held this … their leadership. I am honored and humbled to receive this award and am certain that it is because of the hard work and … that the organization aims to develop in its members.” Service is one of the pillars of Delta Sigma Pi, and Palmer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes … Dominican Republic to meet with policy makers, complete a service project with Dominican youth and network with many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher … in University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS). Combining her experience in higher education … Eggerstedt didn't have a clear direction for what she wanted to study at WMU.  "I worked in the geosciences for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… universities--the University of Michigan; Michigan State, Wayne State and Michigan Technological universities; and … is difficult, but we chose to recommend an increase that was even a bit lower than 4 percent because it is the right … step up every day to provide the level of instruction and service our students need and deserve," Dunn said. "We will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees

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… of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … WMU President John M. Dunn of the appointments. "We look forward to their counsel and leadership in the coming years as … private entities. His past community engagement includes service on the board of St. John's Hospital and as chair of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281