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Western’s new associate provost for equity-centered initiatives champions systemic educational equity and inclusion

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… is a national leader in educational equity and a proponent of systemically advancing inclusion and justice for all. Dr. … Arizona State University, where he served as associate dean of equity, inclusion and community engagement.   “Dr. … received numerous accolades, including the José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellow and recognition by the White House …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72897

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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… Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for professionals who work with young people in programs outside … and community development. Students seeking roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; … "The internships and community partnerships are invaluable. Interning in the out-of-school time sector offers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… before eventually finding themselves alone on the streets of Detroit. "We would often stay in abandoned buildings or … he was living in a vacant house. "I really tried to stay in school as much as possible. I couldn't get to school some days, but I would still maintain good grades," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Abraham L. Poot obituary

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… He was 65. Poot was a laboratory technician in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences who joined the staff in … industry. He was primarily affiliated with the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and the … area, and Poot graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School. He attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6210

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… the Michigan State Geographic Bee, testing their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to … April 1 , and will bring the young semifinalists from schools across the state and their families to the Fetzer … now in its 28th year. About the bee Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Students find springboard to success at WMU

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… for a path to success. Chances are, based on a survey of recent graduates, students will find what they're looking … student's stories here . "We pride ourselves on being a school of opportunity," says Logan Brown , who will work as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty Lake Camp. Chloe … engagement and support their students. At the start of the school year they have an annual Fall Welcome Back Bash where … also hosts academic and financial workshops, graduate school exploration and the opportunity for students to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Alumnus returns for one more challenge—a master's degree in finance from WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Wagner on Pavel Kolyvanov, MBA’19, is pursuing a Master of Science in finance to enhance his skills as a strategic … pursuing a challenge. His latest goal is earning a Master of Science in finance from Western Michigan University. … He earned two master’s degrees: one from ENSEA, a graduate school in electrical and computer engineering, computer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71376

William M. Cremin obituary

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… Dr. William M. Cremin , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of anthropology and a key member of the … as director or co-director of the archaeology summer field school and numerous archaeology projects. His research and … taught at Lake Forest College and prior to that, was a high school teacher in Illinois. He earned a bachelor's and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20677

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

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… changed her major three times, but her persistence paid off and put her on the path to a fulfilling career in a … far cry from where she started several years ago as a high school student in the small town of Sandusky, Michigan. "I … she would pursue a degree in pharmacy. "After I got into school, I realized I like working with my hands a lot more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509