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National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families Submitted by … Guard soldiers are up to the challenge. Initially scheduled for annual training in Morocco, the global pandemic shifted … deployable unit to do anything that the state would need” for COVID-19 response, says Davidson. His team from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… Khadejah Al Muhaisin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A passionate advocate for social justice, Western Michigan University graduate … of Saudi Arabia, women face injustice daily—a grim future for little girls growing up like she did. Al Muhaisin wants … to Make a Difference The love of helping others and thirst for knowledge led Al Muhaisin to WMU in 2018. Bolstered by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… — A high school physical education teacher whose passion for helping others and inculcating lifelong healthy habits … K-12 school districts due to a logistical landscape transformed by COVID-19. Should teachers be required to wear face … on June 30, Blood Starr said she thinks one of the biggest hurdles facing school districts will be continuing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… Michigan University professor hopes to change that. "For some reason, Detroit has been underrepresented by … argue it's one of the most historically important cities for African American Muslims," says Dr. Alisa Perkins , … professor of comparative religion. Dr. Alisa Perkins For years, Perkins has studied Muslim-American community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

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… that runs along Stadium Drive. "This is all about transforming the student experience on campus—making sure the … neighborhoods are set up to offer our students a truly transformational environment," says Dr. Diane Anderson , vice president for student affairs. Anderson points to changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075

WMU HR students honored with national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… won national scholarships in April from the Society for Human Resource Management. The students each received … Business Network and completing an externship with the Kellogg Company while also being named to the dean’s list during … spring semesters. Next year she plans to join the Society for Excellence in Human Resources, WMU’s student chapter of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71448

Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… and Innovation is recognizing three faculty members for their advanced and creative study. Amy Bocko , digital … in the classroom.” adds Dr. Remzi Seker , vice president for research and innovation. The awards were determined by a … and provide funding to outstanding faculty members for creativity in research and entrepreneurial approaches to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469

Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… available in the food industry was the perfect fit for the professional future he wanted. He has participated … sphere through industry events. He has attended conferences for the National Association of Convenience Stores in … meeting, I instantly felt like I was in the right place for my growth and development. I have made most of my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… prepared to lead Western Michigan University’s enrollment efforts as the new associate vice president for enrollment management, which was effective  Jan. 21. … is the opportunity to help students find the best fit for them, both academically and personally,” she explained. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

Sustainability open house offers fun, educational activities

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… April 15, at the Gibbs House. Sponsored by WMU's Office for Sustainability in collaboration with Students for a Sustainable Earth and the Student Garden Organization, … Sustainability at @email or (269) 387-0943. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 5, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/298