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Meet Julio Foliaco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of students came to me and asked me to explain the homework to them. I felt like a human being again, I was on the … field, publishing over 20 articles, essays and reviews and working as an educator. During his time at Francisco de …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/julio-foliaco

Former legislator, Michigan League director to speak

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… month as part of the Western Michigan University School of Social Work's 2013 Whitney Young Jr. Scholars Program. Gilda … will focus on the role of public policy in working on the social justice issues confronting the state of Michigan. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5672

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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… joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … the new Title IV-E Program, which provides stipends to social work students who commit to working in public, … the system," says  Dr. Anna Yelick , assistant professor of social work and Title IV-E Program coordinator at WMU. "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Globally recognized for his pioneering work related to extreme weather and climate change,  Dr. … provost and vice president for academic affairs. “His work reinforces WMU’s commitment to providing a high-quality … as a tool to address pressing global issues, such as social impact of extreme weather events, urbanization and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… Legacy of leadership and advocacy In addition to his work as a CNN analyst and in his role at the Strom Law Firm, Sellers offers valuable insights on today’s pressing social issues through his podcast, “The Bakari Sellers …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… of disciplines—including occupational therapy, nursing, social work, speech-language pathology, interdisciplinary health, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… have been singled out for national recognition by a leading social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study of Social Policy—CSSP—named WMU's Center for Fostering Success … care annually, Fostering Success Michigan , a statewide network that is dedicated to making connections with people who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Celebrate Excellence at Golden Broncos 2026

Student Engagement

… leaders, advisors, and campus partners to celebrate the work that happens behind the scenes and on the main stage. … make a difference, this is the opportunity to elevate their work. How to Nominate Nominations are submitted through …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/goldenbroncos2026

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… The events feature Dr. James Torczyner , professor of social work at Montreal's McGill University and founder as well as … Kalamazoo City Commissioner Don Cooney, a WMU professor of social work, and sponsored by the Hispanic American Council, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… and Media at the University of Michigan, will present on “Social Media and Marginalized Voices in Neo/Non-Liberal … from rural areas, rural microentrepreneurs, domestic workers and young feminist activists are using social media to communicate their daily struggles. Her talk …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews