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$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services
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… Western's Autism Center of Excellence offers broad support to improve the lives of individuals with autism and … for Employment Skills ( PROMOTES ) program, which provides support to individuals with autism interested in getting … The Autism Services Center , which provides transition support for college students who are neurodiverse or have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115
Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
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… as our chief academic officer," says President Edward Montgomery . "He is a proven scholar who also has been elevated … partnerships inside and outside the academy," Montgomery says. The University launched the provost search last … serve on the leadership team at Western. I look forward to supporting the Bronco family in leading innovation and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883
A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
College of Arts and Sciences
… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … of its produce. “It was really exciting for me, because I got to show off this project I’d been working on for a year … show people what is possible,” says Hempel. “Hopefully I got some of them excited about doing it themselves.” “It …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global engagement … by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update February 2017 opportunities Thursday, Feb. 2 "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
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… Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … of the Year for the state of Michigan, and the honor goes to a Western Michigan University staff member. Alexia … setting the hall's program agenda and advising its student government; and serving on campus committees. "Kim's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim
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… said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd . "By lifting up an under-represented population—young people who have … of WMU, the Seita Scholars Program is a comprehensive support system that aims to increase successful outcomes … impact of our Seita Scholars Program," said Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU. "Our Seita Scholars Program has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092
WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications
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… and from Wisconsin, Illinois, New York and Ohio. The triggering symposium, Kehew notes, was sponsored by the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, which is made up of the geological surveys in each of the states. Since … at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business and industry. The society unites …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965
WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers
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… programs and interventions," Magura says. "A dozen years ago, there was hardly anything like this happening." Team … the aid of researchers at the Developmental Services Group and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to assist in the study. Collectively they will study …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896
University Theatre announces 2017-18 season
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… their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the Supreme Court outlawing segregation in eating establishments. … the lie, and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is depicted. "The Game's Afoot," Nov. 10-19 … of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it's up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42085
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… Collections Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years ago, Sam Dunlap , Western Michigan University's first black … struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … and travel options and hotels that excluded the player. Montgomery and Easley Greeting the family on campus were WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627