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Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students
W Magazine
… Michigan. “Tom was truly the salt of the earth. He loved working with students and continued to mentor and support … degree in history from the University of Michigan. He then worked as a purchasing agent in the paper industry and a … excluding only the founding president, Dwight Waldo. ■ …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary
Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives
News
… disadvantaged students helped build her passion for working as a higher education administrator. This month, she … my career.” “I am intrigued by the work that WMU is doing around diversity and inclusion, specifically the … initiatives. She also held administrative roles at Kellogg Community College, Ferris State University and Muskingum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609
Candidates to head education college visiting campus
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… 2 to 3:30 p.m. in 2020 Fetzer Center . They will discuss how they will build community among the college's diverse … Cooley Nichols taught at McNeese State University and worked at the State of Mississippi Department of Health and … Southern Mississippi, where she earned her bachelor's and doctoral degrees in 1992 and 1998, respectively. She earned …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7477
Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration
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… teaching, service, longtime and emerging scholarly work. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch … Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work Distinguished Faculty Scholar Awards Dr. Lisa Baker , …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024
Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people
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… and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her … Students for Success program. Funded through a Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant, it offers financial assistance … the field of nursing." Owens says her ultimate goal is to work in the emergency room or intensive care unit in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042
Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News
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… after graduation. NEW YORK—Coronavirus concerns. Battening down for blizzards. A Hollywood heavyweight headed to trial. J. Gabriel Ware's workdays are never dull. The Western Michigan University … Herald, WMU's student-run newspaper, and also opened the door to a number of experiential learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013
Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect
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… engaged in a number of strategic initiatives including the adoption of the groundbreaking Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and the … amazing staff, Board of Directors, and fellow members in doing the challenging and rewarding work that lies ahead.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928
‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… needs of our students, faculty and staff.” Smith holds a Doctor of Public Health in health promotion and education … may learn is evident in the people I’ve had the pleasure to work with so far. As a public health professional and … connections and engagement. She also values Western’s adoption of the Okanagan Charter for health promotion and its …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean
Diversity talk focuses on inclusiveness
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… on campus and in the community. There will be live skits on how to navigate cultural differences and an opportunity for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21561
WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board
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… WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Whitmer and University leadership that he is stepping down from the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The … the board in 2020 and has been instrumental in the ongoing work to enhance the board’s fiduciary governance. Though …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180