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Distinguished Service Awards to honor 2 passionate employees dedicated to student success

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… engaged, selfless and committed to innovative and effective programming," says Dr. Christopher Cheatham , interim … students over her 27 years at Western. Summy, professor and program coordinator in the Department of Special Education … activities coordinator for the TRIO Student Success Program in 1995, Harvey has made her mark, transforming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68972

Impacting students a world away

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… started while she was in high school and participating in a program that encouraged elementary students to exercise.  … the Gateway to Learning National Conference. As part of the program, Papes helped the College of Arts and Sciences … rates in freshmen-level courses. She has experience in the program as a learning assistant, helping students understand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… applied to Western Michigan University's stage management program her senior year of high school. She didn't get in, … meant to be." Opolka dove headfirst into the visual arts program at WMU, taking advantage of all the creative … she could. In addition to sharpening her skills, the program also gave her the space to cultivate connections …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508

WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse

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… Lee-Parker , assistant professor in the WMU Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dr. Stephen E. Craig, … mental health counseling and counseling psychology graduate programs, more than 100 students will learn substance use … above. Online training:  A four-hour online training program will extend SBIRT education to professionals in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797

Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award

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… graduate of Western Michigan University's doctoral program in creative writing has another award to add to her … and raised in California. Before entering the WMU doctoral program, she earned her master's degree in English and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13789

Veteran's Day blood drive planned

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… tennis courts. The blood drive is organized by WMU's ROTC program in honor of U.S. Veterans Day. Donors can sign up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43129

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… questions about what works," Spybrook says. "What science program is most effective? What professional development program for teachers is going to be most effective and … A major impediment to analyzing professional development program effectiveness is designing studies that have the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… with teams from three other institutions to create programming meant to increase the participation of women in … Kalamazoo River as part of the Pathways to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and … University and Michigan Technological University to create programming aimed at increasing the participation of women, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

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… he's developed in the healthcare services and sciences program. "I was able to offer my expertise in technology and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Brandon Bye named men's soccer Division I Scholar Athlete of the Year

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… Academic All-American this year after leading WMU to the program's best season in school history. Academically, he … 4, and spent seven weeks ranked inside the top 10. WMU set program records for most wins and shutouts in a season. Bye …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44352