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Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses … Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for fall Chinese culture courses … to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment rather than academic credit. A half-price tuition discount is

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician assistant (PA) program, George says WMU's precollege … more critically: not just cover what was being said but 'why?'” She adds, “Being in ATYP prepared me for the future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Leading scientists and treatment practitioners slated for Michigan Autism Conference

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… Leading scientists and treatment practitioners slated for Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … related to the assessment and treatment of autism. More than 700 people are expected to attend, representing over 20 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42964

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… Mich.—From lecture halls to living rooms, the move to distance education has changed the learning environment for … definitely made me think creatively and in different ways than I'm used to," she says, joking that she could fall back … in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… back in their chairs, six teenagers sit in a circle listening to a story. A volunteer teacher gestures to the … levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a need to better understand English as refugees starting a new life in the United States.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Nation's health inequality to be addressed in lecture, conference

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… public health practitioner will address the serious health disparities that afflict particularly poor and minority … to Advance Health Equity Conference. The conference is presented by the WMU College of Health and Human Services … black U.S. women are up to three times more likely to die than those born to white or Asian-American women. Advance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4772

WMU partnership boosts aviation maintenance instruction, experience

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… with AAR, a global provider of aviation services, is expected to enhance instruction for students studying to … in careers as aircraft maintenance technicians. Under this first-of-its-kind program for aviation maintenance, … is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49917

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute the diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,256 at … level. Among the students who are graduating will be more than 60 military veterans as well as international students … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

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… of transitions, reorganization and personnel changes. The mission of the WMU center, its Seita program and the … The decision to recast the organizational structure was triggered by several factors, according to WMU's Dr. Yvonne … an average of 335 students annually and supporting more than 214 students to graduation since 2012. Establishment of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

Psychology professor emeritus, 3-time alumna launch nonprofit school

College of Arts and Sciences

… Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success (KABAS) is paving the way for children to reach their full potential … , and Dr. Margaret Uwayo , a three-time WMU alumna, KABAS is on a mission to provide tailored support and … approach KABAS takes to nurture young minds. KABAS is more than just a school; it's a year-round haven that offers a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73634