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Governing board authorizes new programs, name changes

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… of Arts in Biological Sciences is a course-only degree that complements the existing research-oriented Master of … in Biological Sciences. The Master of Business Administration—Health Care Concentration is a response to the demand … Education concentration. Contact: Jeanne Baron June 24, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7700

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

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… year, Western Michigan University has been named one of nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing higher education. In a Veterans Day release of its latest assessment, … as well as whether the institution accepts the American Council on Education recommendations on credits for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247

Longtime professor, administrator to become new business dean

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… Longtime professor, administrator to become new business dean Submitted by Anonymous (not … in the introduction of a universitywide entrepreneurship minor and was responsible for maintaining the college's … by such entities as Target Inc., the Government of Canada and the Center for International Business Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44324

Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary

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… services unit of the Department of Facilities Management at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 20 . He was 66. … joined the WMU staff in 1987 and retired in 2011 after 24 years of service to the University. His job primarily … gifts may be made to Lending Hands or the West Michigan Cancer Center. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… leadership and community, and campus involvement. These 24 WMU students were selected as finalists in the … program. "Our students strive to be excellent representatives of not only our college and university but also the … Trailblazers program recognizes students who make a significant impact.” All students were recognized in a ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39522

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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… WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections … opportunities within the industry and lasting connections can be easily made,” Souppa says. “The Sky Broncos has … as safety observer in unlimited navigation, 17th in ground trainer and 18th as pilot in message drop. Gerald Lucas is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

Former school superintendent named interim education dean

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… Former school superintendent named interim education dean Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Burt KALAMAZOO—Dr. Walter L. Burt, associate professor of educational leadership, research and … Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1975. Contact: Jeanne Baron October 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2485

WMU alum, CNN contributor LZ Granderson to lecture on campus

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… this week to deliver a lecture in the Community and Communication Distinguished Speaker Series put on by the School of … addressing same-sex marriage, presidential politics, NFL scandals, education and religious faith among other topics. … WMU, earning a degree in interpersonal communication with a minor in journalism in 1996. According to his bio, …

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

Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree

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… an honorary degree to Audrey Morean Petersen , an international business pioneer, artist, higher education advocate and philanthropist, during a ceremony in … with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during its June 24, 2021 , meeting. Petersen, co-founder of Jabil Circuit, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics in Society has announced the keynote speaker for a National Science Foundation-funded conference Feb. 25 in … her time educating communities on LGBTQ2SIA+ and other minority groups’ trauma healing and growth. She currently … topics in ER2 and new standards for STEM research and RCR training .     The conference form at will use focus ed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512