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Physical therapy program obtains accreditation, set to graduate first cohort

Physical Therapy

… in class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program has been granted initial … of Physical Therapy Fruth came to Western in 2017 to start working on program development. Since then, the department … outreach for the department. "For the 2022 cycle, we had upwards of 250 applications to go through. It's amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66451

Town hall meeting, letters to homes key parts of compensation rollout

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… pay structure. According to Hills, preliminary data show that about 27 percent of employees in the Staff … campus employees," Hills says. "There's still much more to do as we prepare to implement the new structure and put … More information A complete narrative following the work completed by the Staff Compensation Project team is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23700

Free financial aid event set for college-bound students

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… Sunday, Feb. 9 , for College Goal Sunday and learn how to maximize their financial aid opportunities. The … the most financial assistance possible. WMU's event, one of dozens being held around the state as part of the MI College … for additional details about MI College Goal and how to win a $1,000 scholarship, an iPad Mini or a $25 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13373

Free virtual reality space open for campus community

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… New virtual reality room is open on the lower level of Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has … Office of Information Technology, the new lab includes six workstations with high-end PCs, Oculus Rift headsets and … will help faculty members learn about the technology and how to integrate VR content into classes and research. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44937

WMU provost again named among top 200 education scholars in the nation

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… influenced educational practice and policy, looking at his work during his previous position as dean of education at … at the American Enterprise Institute and a renowned blogger at Education Week, were published in his influential … Heilig says. “This accolade reflects years of collaborative work with colleagues and communities. My commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74507

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

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… space and a variety of residential living options. Randy Doran, senior vice president at KDC Real Estate Development … last fall to redevelop the 35-acre East Campus site. Doran revealed that thus far, plans call for: East Hall to … The cost of redeveloping the four structures is pegged at $55 million to $60 million or about $200 per square …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

Spring recess hours for selected campus services

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… will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 8 a.m. to midnight … of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 27, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/170

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. Waldo Library closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. The library … of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11137

Men's soccer to host NCAA tournament second round

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… are here. We're ready to go out there and see what we can do." WMU won its first-ever MAC regular season championship … team, as well as the MAC Player of the Year in senior Brandon Bye . Two of WMU's three losses were to top-10 ranked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43802

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… Jan. 6. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has adopted a suite of Web-based productivity tools and storage … to it. Dr. Eli Collins-Brown , a GAE expert who is working with Newsted to roll out the suite at WMU, says many … to introduce GAE to faculty members and present ideas on how to incorporate the various tools and apps into courses. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478