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Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

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… between University Libraries and the Communication and Social Robotics Lab, or CSRL, in WMU's College of Arts and … and educational settings. These robots can help facilitate social interaction when there is physical distance between … helpful when they have simple questions." Communication and Social Robotics Labs The Communication and Social Robotics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111

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

Third-generation Bronco channels business passion into hands-on classroom experience

College of Education and Human Development

… from here, my grandma graduated from here, my grandpa worked here and I have memories of walking the campus as a … trust you and be confident in you."  Applying coursework to real-world experiences Feckovic's Western experience … at WMU," says Feckovics. "This whole semester has been working towards building their businesses for a school fair …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/wmu-business-education-gracie-feckovics-spotlight

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

Navigating the digital landscape: WMU expert publishes book for early childhood pros

College of Education and Human Development

… will be introduced to the authors’ Screen-Aware Framework for Early Childhood (SAFEC), a versatile approach for … children and their families amid rapid technological and social change,” shares Holohan. To learn more about the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/melinda-holohan-new-textbook-digital-screen-awareness-education

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

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… the right elements in the classroom to keep courses valuable and meaningful is no easy feat—and it’s one Rincon has … of the faculty and staff make it a joy to come to work every day. My time at WMU has been a wonderful chapter … with people around the world and continuing my volunteer work within the radio community. Beyond the airwaves, I have …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

WMU to host academic conference in retailing, marketing and supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… Ethics, diversity, equity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and sustainability : Exploration of … markets.  Omni-channel retailing, online retail, and social media : Research focused on the integration of … topics not listed above, as well as extended abstracts and workshop proposals. Find more information about the call for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72597

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… placed second in the undergraduate division of the 2025 Social Engineering competition at Temple University in … information systems major and cybersecurity minor. “Working together we developed countermeasures that mirror … agencies to defend critical infrastructure.” Nick Ford Social engineering uses persuasion strategies to influence …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… her professional career. During her time at WMU, she worked in various positions at a credit union and was a … Ionia Alicia J. Wayne is the Presidential Scholar in Social Work . Wayne is a graduate of Ionia High School. A member of the Lee Honors College, she is majoring in social work as well as in Spanish and expects to graduate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421