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Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… contribution to scientific progress and the ethical and social implications of her story. Dr. Jil Larson , WMU … panel are Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the School of Social Work, who will talk about the anthropological and social

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… engineering,” he says.   Braasch spent a great deal of time working on projects in engineering labs in Floyd Hall. Dr. … ways to prevent cyberattacks on power grids. Braasch also worked with Dr. Muralidhar Ghantasala , professor of … where I want to live ; I have a goal for what I want to do workwise,” he says. “I’ve developed skills I would not have …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… define who we are,” says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . “Their work honors our shared past while creating vibrant spaces where people want to live, work, and invest. Historic preservation is key to our   … what is found here through community events and a dynamic social media presence.  The awards ceremony, held annually …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… in race relations, criminology, juvenile delinquency and social psychology, he served as the Walker Institute's … and civil rights. Among the chief beneficiaries of his work are the 20,000 WMU students he has taught and the … to a wide variety of boards. His knowledge in the area of social justice led city officials to utilize his extensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Trustees approve tenure for 18 faculty members

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… Bronson School of Nursing Dr. Barbara A. Barton , School of Social Work Dr. Luigi A. Berto , Department of History George A. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7676

Report details progress to date in strategic plan's 3rd year

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… that efforts to achieve them have begun across the campus. Work will continue through the end of the fiscal year on the … research productivity as well as alumni giving. Transition work begun Efforts also are underway to plan how the … plan to an updated five-year plan. A key part of that work will be to do a targeted analysis of WMU's strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22574

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… to make far-reaching impacts through health care workforce expansion in the state," says Dr. Ron Cisler , … therapy, Dr. Jennifer Harrison , associate professor of social work, and Dr. Bridget Weller , assistant professor of social work, created MY-PROUD to enhance interdisciplinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… have greatly benefited from your presence and your invaluable contributions. Your commitment to excellence and your … Health Programs Melinda McCormick , School of Social Work Ting-Yu (Kevin) Mu , Department of Business Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Employee spotlight: Meredith Farrer

University Libraries

… position, Farrer expresses her excitement in continuing her work with college students and seeing their growth and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/library-welcomes-meredith-farrer

WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges

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… return on investment of 18.6 percent. Recognizing great work "The Best of GRITS awards recognize some of the great work that is being done in the field," says SEI's Executive … projects and hope that other institutions can look to this work as strong examples of how an institution can cut their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28661