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New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… and doctorate in 2015 in the College of Health and Human Services. Fruth came on board two years later and has been … Previously, the certified orthopedic clinical specialist was an associate professor and chair of the Krannert School … newest DPT program's, debuted in June just two months after earning candidate status for accreditation. It is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

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… bars during a meet at Western. Stacie Harrison celebrates after competing in the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet … a dietetics major and Bronco gymnast, is looking forward to graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gymnastics takes … she prepares to graduate, the student-athlete is looking forward to her next challenge—as a soldier. Harrison attends a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63916

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… just one word, he would likely choose “opportunity.”    After only a few years at WMU, Jacobo already has a lifetime … to a different school, let alone in a different country, was going to be a big transition,” says Jacobo. “Something … and in general, how much the staff is willing to help and want you to succeed.”    Jacobo’s list of accolades and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

Bridging academia and public health: A semester of collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… partnership with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department (KCHCSD), seven dedicated WMU Public …   The partnership between the university and KCHCSD has always been strong, but this project highlighted its true … made them proficient in using AI tools like Perplexity. It was a testament to the power of collaboration and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/1210ph

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… the country to receive a nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Scholarship Fund. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship, an award presented annually to the top supply management … also set them up for remarkable success in their careers after graduation." Majoring in supply chain management with …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

Celebrating 50 years of empowerment through literacy

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… skills, job opportunities and basic skills, and other services that empower individuals to reach their full …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/2024-adult-literacy-research-training-symposium

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

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… assessed programs based on four categories: engagement, services and technologies, faculty credentials and training, … how programs are delivered and how effective they are at "awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable amount of time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce

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… is operated through WMU’s College of Health and Human Services in Kalamazoo. About the program The Area Health Education Center program was developed by the U.S. Congress in 1971 to recruit, train … to underserved populations. WMU's Western Regional Center was created in 2013 through an agreement with Wayne State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29243

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… of Biological Sciences, made a delivery Monday morning after putting out a call to his department. They collected … of purpose. "We really feel a bit helpless, and this is one way we can give," he says. "Everyone in my department and at … to Slates or Stacy Emery , coordinator of clinical support services, to arrange a drop-off time. Sindecuse is in need …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693

Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award

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… Nominate colleagues for spring 2018 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Wednesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a … presented to non-faculty employees who provide exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45007