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Rutgers vice president to take research reins at WMU

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… research enterprise, effective Jan. 8 . Her appointment was announced by WMU President Edward Montgomery. "We're extremely fortunate to find someone … who returned to the engineering faculty last summer after serving for seven years as vice president for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44262

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… and inclusive campus community," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "I am confident that, working with the WMU … hearing sciences. McCorkle replaces the retiring Dr. Martha Warfield , who was the University's first chief diversity … in that role since 2010. She retires at the end of July after more than 25 years with the University. Director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… during his study abroad trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After graduating from Western Michigan University, Jacobi … When I interned at Alaska Airlines, I learned that there was much more that I wanted to do at an airline than to solely fly; moreover, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development

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… a 400% increase in external funding, and as of 2023, it was the country’s second fastest rising in the U.S. News and … dean of the College of Education and Human Development. I was drawn to WMU's dedication to enhancing the student … opportunities both within and outside the institution.” After earning her Ph.D. in applied developmental psychology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… from DECA. The Anderson Business Advisors Scholarship was awarded to just two college students in 2024. Involved … Conference. She is the vice president of the Financial Services Association, treasurer for DECA at WMU, a member of … assistant for the Division of Student Affairs at WMU. After graduation, she aims to work for a wealth management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Ohio family chooses WMU to use newly raised MSA research funds

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… from multiple system atrophy--MSA--but before he does, he wants to make sure he does all he can to make sure the … degenerative disorder. The $3,350 check they presented was raised in March in what is believed to be the first-ever … Cervone was diagnosed with MSA in 2010--more than 18 months after exhibiting an episode similar to a stroke. The father …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/609

WMU to break ground for Legacy Collections building

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… rendering of WMU Legacy Collections Center KALAMAZOO--After years of planning and fundraising, Western Michigan … days. It is the first entrance into the grounds north of Howard Street. Participating in the July 19 groundbreaking … archives of the Kalamazoo Gazette, an arrangement that was worked out earlier this year and announced by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/990

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… rights and empowers them to access those rights. The model was adapted to the Middle Eastern context after having been developed and tested in Montreal and … by the University's College of Health and Human Services, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

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… on 18th-century French fort in Niles, Mich. KALAMAZOO--Want a sample of what it's like to take part in … French fort located in Niles, Mich. Fort St. Joseph was one of the earliest European settlements in the western … fort in Niles, which is known as the City of Four Flags. After a decade of excavation led by Nassaney, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts Creative … student in the WMU creative writing poetry program, was awarded a $25,000 cash prize. She hopes to graduate in spring 2014. After waiting several weeks and not hearing from the NEA, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834