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Richard L. McAnaw obituary

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… verified) on Richard L. McAnaw Dr. Richard L. McAnaw , professor emeritus of political science at Western Michigan University and founder of what would become the School of Public Affairs and Administration, died Oct. 21 . … Center for Public Administration, the forerunner of WMU's School of Public Affairs and Administration. McAnaw's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28288

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Bill Thompson, BBA '65, celebrates the return of Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at … WMU Athletics, College of Education and Human Development, School of Music and Haworth College of Business. He's a … training and practical experience from WMU were invaluable and have served me well all my life," he says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

Welcome basket items sought for Seita students

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… Michigan University will welcome its seventh class of Seita Scholars this fall, and many of these students, who … system, will arrive without basic items to help make their school year successful. The Seita Scholars program is … August. A list of items needed, including personal care, school and residence hall supplies and financial assistance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16892

George Vuicich obituary

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… Vuicich George Vuicich , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of geography, died Monday, Nov. 2 , in … professor of social science teaching in the Campus School. He resigned in 1958 and went on to finish his Ph.D. … to 1965. He also worked as associate director of the High School Geography Project in Bolder, Colorado, from 1965 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28519

Children's Place receives grant to support student-parents

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… grant totaling $718, 936 in partnership with the College of Education and Human Development. Starting Oct. 1, the … for the next four years. WMU is one of only four Michigan schools to receive the award. Funded by the U.S. Department … of Education, the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program, or CCAMPIS, grant will help student-parents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43438

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Zhang Legacy Collections Center uncovers the untold stories of the people who lived, learned and worked on Western's … High—or University High, as it was later called—the high school that operated on Western's campus from 1911 to 1966. … fewer people know East Campus was home to a working K-12 school run by faculty and student teachers. During the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has once again been recognized as a … within the stated fields; provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through community engagement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497

Kavalhuna reappointed to state aviation commission

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… Mich.—Gov. Rick Snyder Aug. 18 announced the reappointment of a Western Michigan University pilot to the Michigan … of Transportation, it governs all airports, flight schools and other aeronautical activities within the state. … and a law degree from the WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed him to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42315

WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of just 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored Dec. 17 by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools, which named the top innovators in school

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

Doctoral student launches WMU Higher Education for the Justice-Involved program

College of Arts and Sciences

… whose varying dreams and goals will launch them to a myriad of different futures, all united by the transformative power … says Brown. “So when I arrived here for graduate school in 2016, I started asking, how could we start doing … before embarking upon the HEJI project, “I never had much school spirit myself, I never understood it. But I saw them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73662