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Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success

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… Summy will receive Distinguished Service Awards during Western Michigan University's Fall Convocation on Friday, … roles related to supporting students over her 27 years at Western. Summy, professor and program coordinator in the … Studies and Faculty Senate president, has taught at Western for 24 years. "Their commitment to service elevates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68972

Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… exactly what she wanted. The Bronson School of Nursing at Western Michigan University was the right fit. On top of the … to more than 2,000 students completing programs in seven of Western’s academic colleges, offering curricular and … and earning college course credits, and I’m so grateful Western accepted that. The honors college even awarded me a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a blind graduate assistant at Western Michigan University, Alicia Marques navigates … instances when her visual aids or senses are not enough, Western has provided a sighted assistant to help. This fall, … time on any campus property through a phone or computer. Western launched this service through Aira (EYE-rah) to give …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

Be in a place you know: Dietetics student comes full circle

College of Education and Human Development

… her first clinical nutrition experience as a senior at Western Michigan University. She will also began teaching the medical nutrition therapy lab course at Western this fall. Sarah Price “As a senior dietetics … years. To be back at Bronson and teaching this course at Western, it feels like I have come full circle from student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69546

Paul E. Czuchna obituary

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… (not verified) on Czuchna Paul E. Czuchna , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Friday, … in Garden City, Idaho. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 1954 and a master's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2328

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. Charles Henderson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Charles Henderson is being … wide recognition from the academic community beyond Western’s campus. “This award recognizes Dr. Henderson’s … of physics and science education, Henderson joined Western’s faculty in 2002 and holds a joint appointment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business Submitted by Megan Looker on   GURNEE, Ill.— Alexis Ehlebracht knew she found her path when she visited Western Michigan University for a summer program in 2021.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'

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… are in for a unique and immersive "Clue" experience as Western Michigan University Theatre prepares for a … and through a grant from the Jim Gilmore Jr. Foundation , Western students will perform alongside shadow interpreters … Liermann , associate professor of theatre, who is directing Western's performance of "Clue." "We've had other students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… Chris Hybels on DETROIT, Mich.— Abby Harvey , a graduate of Western Michigan University's nutrition and dietetics … dietetic internships and graduate work." During her time at Western, Harvey was an active member in the Student Dietetic … alternative sweetener in baking . "All of the professors in Western's program were so supportive and helpful throughout …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… in the design lab located in Kohrman Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's bachelor’s degree in fashion … necessary evidence,” says  Dr. Suzan Smith-Ayers , chair of Western’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. … of the accreditation was received March 27 , and Western will be formally recognized as a TAPAC Accredited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303