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We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

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… and community culture receptive to resolving conflicting beliefs through intentional listening, rational actions and … of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing … and sharing the stories of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs. This multiyear effort brings together strangers of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… Mentor. Philanthropist.  There are many words to describe honors student Kendall Owens ; busy might be the most appropriate. The Plymouth native made it her … and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Experienced administrator, professor to lead Extended University Programs

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… Puca on Martini KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edwin Martini has been appointed associate provost of Western Michigan … served as the interim associate provost of EUP since September 2018. Prior to that, he was second in command for three … effect April 1 . "I am incredibly thrilled and humbled to be asked to lead EUP on a long-term basis," says Martini, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52824

Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU

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… Sleymann   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alaa Sleymann has dreamed of becoming a Western Michigan University alumna since she was … a doctoral degree in public administration and in 2006 became the first Bronco to defend his dissertation via … dedicated professors,” says Sleymann, who admits she struggled with doubt early on as classes became more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… field course in 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow underground? … student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 grant to better … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… February 2020. "What's happened over the last year has just been striking," says Dr. Jean Kimmel , professor of … found moms of young kids lost more than 2 million jobs just between February and August 2020. "The COVID-19 crisis is, … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

New online Western programs allow flexibility for working adults

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… designed to help meet the needs of working adults. Beginning in the fall 2021 semester, the College of Arts and … The first strategic communication concentration that will be offered fully online is  public relations. General … psychology program at Western will prepare students for a better understanding of how humans think, act and feel. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63768

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… location, and I am so excited to help WMU-Grand Rapids become the school of choice for students in the area who are … engagement initiatives. "We're delighted that Joanne will be joining our team," says Dr. Ed Martini, dean of … College and associate provost of WMUx. "As a long-time member of the Grand Rapids community, Joanne is the perfect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

WMU Trustees OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates

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… plan. The annual cost for the room and board package will be $9,606 starting fall 2017. Complete rates for all residence halls with varying food-plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates . The new rates … the state's most affordable. WMU rates are projected to be ninth in the state out of 15 public universities. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39677

Bronco football 2014 schedule and homecoming date announced

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… Aug. 30 at Purdue University. Other home contests will be against the University of Toledo, Eastern Michigan … Illinois University. The Nov. 28 home game against NIU will be broadcast on either ESPNU or ESPN3. 2014 Bronco football …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/14463