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Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Professor. World traveler. Journalist. Inventor. This 20th … three miles each way from her family's farm to get to school, she memorized historical texts, poetry and speeches to pass the time. "Her school history and geography books were like our Google …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… Krauss on A new program will introduce West Michigan high school students from underrepresented and minority populations to a variety of careers in health care fields, with the ultimate goal of … different educational institutions and earning invaluable experience working toward change in our communities.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357

Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack obituary

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… Lawrence B. Schlack Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack , associate professor emeritus of educational leadership at Western … as a teacher in the Saginaw and then the Detroit public schools. After initially working at WMU in the 1960s, he … held administrative positions at the Kalamazoo Intermediate School District, Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48924

Music professor wins international jazz piano competition

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… Music professor wins international jazz piano competition Submitted … to win the competition. Logan Thomas, a graduate of the WMU School of Music, won the competition in 2010. "Music isn't a … in 2012, graduated with high honors from the Eastman School of Music with degrees in jazz performance and music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2384

Counseling psychology students compete nationwide to land prestigious internships

College of Education and Human Development

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology is … includes doctoral students from clinical, counseling and school psychology doctoral programs nationwide. “The … internships include: Adrian Hernandez, Yale University School of Medicine   Hawi Wako, University of Oregon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70858

Education program ranked third in nation for online master’s degree

College of Education and Human Development

… instructional technology program has been recognized as one of the best programs for online learning at the master’s … adds Kyle Darland , co-founder of OMD . “Top-ranked schools also had competitive tuition rates and/or … 7,700 accredited universities by using data pulled from the schools themselves and from the Integrated Postsecondary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70815

Lonnie E. Duncan obituary

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… Lonnie Duncan KALAMAZOO— Dr. Lonnie E. Duncan , associate professor of counselor education and counseling psychology at … the local community as a member of the Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education. He was stricken New Year's Eve … his work, with colleague Dr. Susan Piazza, to examine after-school literacy programs for struggling readers and provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507

Deadline to apply for Ethics Bowl team approaches

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is recruiting students for Western … engineering, law, medicine, personal relationships, school and politics. To see the Ethics Bowl in action , the … between two teams from communication ethics classes in the School of Communication at 6 p.m. Monday, April 16, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/241

Welcome home returning soldiers Saturday

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… March 9. KALAMAZOO—Soldiers in the 507th Engineer Battalion of the Michigan Army National Guard, including several … to greet them at 3:30 p.m. at Portage Central High School. Lt. Col. Bill Myer, battalion commander of the 507th Engineer Battalion, and Maj. Gen. Gregory J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5443

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the University's academic schools, departments and specialty programs. WMU's 2016-17 … Throughout her undergraduate career, Smith gained valuable hands-on experience working under Drs. Gregory Flamme, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545