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CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants from the University to start and strengthen experiential learning … and professional application, preparing students for careers and strengthening industry connections. CEHD was … College for its existing experiential learning Study in the States course,  Idlewild: The Emergence, Decline, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Russian festival to focus on poetry, Pushkin and politics

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… and fun activities for young and old will highlight the 17th annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 , in the Fetzer Center on Western … and vendors from Russia and throughout the Midwest are expected to attend the event, which also features art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2766

Student awarded Critical Languages Scholarship to study in Jordan

International Student and Scholar Services

… from Ortonville, Mich. will study Arabic in Jordan for the summer semester through a prestigious federal … from a pool of 10,000 applicants representing more than 500 colleges and universities across the U.S. to study one … to develop their language and international skills in areas of language in which there is a great demand for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/23885

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan American Council on Education Network has recognized Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as a distinguished … both university and broad community, particularly those who are historically underserved," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

Dominican Republic educators spend week with WMU colleagues

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… on Gutierrez, Corporan, Dunn, Peralta, Diaz and Tavares KALAMAZOO—During a weeklong trip to Western Michigan University, educators from the Dominican Republic's first community college are touring … of that course and are already seeing results from what was learned," said Marcia Corporan during a July 22 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8356

WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Applied Sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While you are enjoying the benefits of your new electric vehicle (EV) and working … work researches not only the detection of intrusions but what can happen after a successful intrusion and uncovers …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-security-research

Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship

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… on Erika Brockberg, pictured, helped pilot a portion of the Bell's Brewery Development Award program. (Photo credit: … by partnering with these two educational institutions, we are able to inspire candidates who not only have a shared … The WMU and KVCC brewing program was developed in 2015 by the two schools, working in close coordination with the

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258

Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

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… distancing. Modified schedules and modes of instruction. The COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of everyday life, … to keep social and emotional well-being in mind. "Self-care during this stressful time is paramount," says Dr. Brian … a desire to return to campus with realistic expectations of what campus life will allow for during COVID-19. Complying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… educational opportunities for thousands of children and their families. Drs. Patricia Reeves and Jianping Shen were … LINC UP , will create a complete continuum of cradle-to-career solutions for both educational programs and family and … programs in the country to do so. “The work will build on what we have done through the HIL Project/SEED Grant and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Gilman Scholarship allows criminal justice major to study abroad

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… scholarship to study foreign languages overseas during the 2014-15 academic year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International … International Education, adds that the returning students are better prepared to assume leadership roles within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20824