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Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching
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… dedication in their work. Allison Downey , associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and … assessment of her work in the classroom. Downey earned a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and her master’s … wrote. Nassaney earned three degrees in anthropology—a bachelor's from Providence College, a master's from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321
New admissions director to start in February
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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dachea (Dah-SHAY) Hill , director of admissions at Northeastern Illinois University in … and her drive for excellence to usher in a new era of admissions and enrollment planning to support enrollment … admissions positions at DePaul University. She earned a bachelor's degree from DePaul and a master's degree from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21304
Flagstar Bank CEO to open Distinguished Speaker Series
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… Mich.— Alessandro DiNello , president, CEO and director of Flagstar Bank and Flagstar Bancorp, will be the first … will speak at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 , in Room 2000 of Schneider Hall. His presentation, titled "How Western … president of personal financial services. After earning his bachelor's degree in accountancy from WMU, DiNello began his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19617
American Book Award winner next in Frostic Reading Series
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… Western Michigan University. Jericho Brown , an assistant professor of creative writing at Emory University, won the American … creative writing from the University of New Orleans and a bachelor's degree from Dillard University. In addition to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21735
Management professor Keenan dies
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… Management professor Keenan dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Keenan , a long-time faculty member in WMU's Department of Management died July 28 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. J. … to hundreds of small business startups. Keenan earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921
Language immersion through study abroad at WMU
College of Arts and Sciences
… University, studying abroad is more than just a change of scenery – it's a transformative experience that deepens language proficiency, enhances cultural understanding, and provides … , visit WMU News online. Contact: College of Arts and Sciences November 4, 2025 …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad
Faculty researcher, advisor named Graduate College associate dean
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… Byrd-Jacobs KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs , professor of biological sciences, will become the associate dean of the Western … and international funding agencies. Byrd-Jacobs earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Avila College and a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16297
Hard-working students get top grades; win lunch with WMU president
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… lunch with WMU President John M. Dunn . Vines Logan Vines , of Livonia, and Lauren Wingard , of Onsted, won the challenge and were feted at an on-campus … with disabilities transition to college and complete their bachelor's degrees. The program offers a variety of free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20761
State group elects WMU executive to vice presidential post
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… Alliance . Lynn Kelly-Albertson, WMU executive director of professional and career development, was elected to the … of Colleges and Employers. Kelly-Albertson earned bachelor's and master's degrees in communication from WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17565
Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel
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… will share their stories Monday, July 30, with members of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth at an event in … four-city national listening tour, U.S. Rep. Dave Camp of of Midland, Mich., chairman of the House Committee on … Mich., a junior majoring in social work and behavioral science who plans to attend graduate school. Michael Marotta …
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