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College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award
College of Education and Human Development
… is the implementation of a new student ambassador program. The program is comprised of eight students who participate at events with Mercil and represent different CEHD programs. "In just two short years, Tayler has demonstrated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73862
From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit
College of Education and Human Development
… only possible because of the courses she has taken in her program. "All of the apparel construction and design classes … darts and adding flounce to the skirt, Covell credits the program for instilling her with the confidence to take on …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner
Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month
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… Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be a free musical program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, on campus … 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 , on Sprau Tower's 10th floor. The program first aired on WMUK in 1977 and plays music from … Scores of WMU student volunteers have helped keep the program going over the decades. Now, the program is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42461
WMU graduate wins prestigious playwriting fellowship
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… degree in playwriting through the WMU Creative Writing Program, was one of four finalists for the Ten-Minute Play … English. Pasen credits his time in WMU's Creative Writing Program with preparing him for a successful writing career … who also serves as chair of the National Playwriting Program for the KCACTF for the Great Lakes Region, says the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/441
Transition accomplished, KCMS is now WMU School of Medicine
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… occur July 1. As part of its transition, KCMS operations, programs, personnel and facilities become part of the WMU … Center for Homeland Security and Defense Executive Leaders Program. Over the past 10 years, Fales has secured over $13 million in federal and state research and programmatic grants. His research interests include cardiac …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/923
Yousef Alavi obituary
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… to 1992 and coordinator of this department's graduate programs for several years. Yousef Alavi While at WMU, Alavi … and a departmental newsletter; and instituted an awards day program. He also presented seminars, developed new degree programs and updated existing ones, organized and directed a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363
WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets
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… range of disciplines. Best practices learned from existing programs provided the foundation for the keys to success, … of Veterans Affairs' highly successful VetSuccess on Campus programs. 8 Keys to Success Create a culture of trust and … of Veterans Affairs to locate a VetSuccess on Campus program in southwest Michigan—the agency's first such …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… her interview with Hasbro and earned a coveted spot in the program, COVID-19 had barely reached the United States. As … Led by director Michael Elwell , they've grown with the program as it has developed over the past three years. "He's … curriculum from fine arts, engineering and business, the program has partnerships with corporations such as Eaton , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
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… Refugee Resource Collaborative —KRRC—debuted a pilot program for middle- and high school-aged refugees to help … and volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni … Marion, the collaborative’s director, saw the need for the program when the Syrian Refugee Crisis brought more refugees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
Work experiences shape student's future in public policy
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… fits my research interests." WMU also offers the only Ph.D. program in public administration in the state of Michigan. … "My doctoral degree adds to my qualifications. The program not only requires students to acquire knowledge of … in the College of Aviation , managed a state-funded program for the Division of Multicultural Affairs , and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043