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Medical school reaches two accreditation milestones

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… milestone of provisional accreditation is evidence that we are on time, on track and moving forward as planned," says … Examination and that graduates of LCME-accredited schools are eligible for residency programs accredited by the … that institutions like WMed meet threshold standards and are engaged in continuous improvement. The accreditation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33553

Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer

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… Hilltop Village. The comprehensive redevelopment of this area currently involves two multi-year construction … as the southern wing of McCracken Hall. Nearly all of that area has been fenced off since then while work on Arcadia … Lot 12; and the Physical Plant's Lot 6. In addition, staggered closures of both parking ramps will occur. • Although …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480

Virginia S. Doornbos obituary

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… have taken place. The family obituary and message books are available online at Langelands Family Funeral Homes and … Kalamazoo Gazette . Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan at hospiceswmi.org or 222 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37669

WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… known efforts to help youths both in and out of foster care, Western Michigan University is partnering with Wayne … universities will determine whether Michigan's foster youth are receiving adequate preventive, dental and prenatal health care services. The project is being led by Dr. Angelique Day …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

Irish Festival features music, food and activities

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… and $4 for students with a valid ID. Children 12 and under are free as long as they are accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25102

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… LINC UP , will create a complete continuum of cradle-to-career solutions for both educational programs and family and … program. "GRPS and its partners in this endeavor share a common commitment to improving educational success for … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Pride Month celebrates resiliency of Western's LGBTQ communities

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… racial injustice, the pandemic, all of the above, things are looking a bit more optimistic this year," he says. … and also that we've been able to exercise some community care and be there for each other." Virtual Pride Events June … Marts says. "I want students to remember there is a much bigger community out there that they're going to be able to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64363

Native American Student Organization revives WMU Pow Wow

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… pageantry and artistry associated with a traditional powwow are returning to the Western Michigan University campus. The … , on WMU's main campus in Read Fieldhouse's University Arena. The theme for this celebration of Native American … which involve dancers, singers, drummers and flag bearers in colorful traditional dress, are one of the few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22834

Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation

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… resignation and sabbaticals for two administrators who are returning to the faculty. Faculty retirement The faculty … both received sabbatical leaves for the fall 2015 semester are: Dr. Marc Alspector-Kelly , from chair of philosophy to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22611

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… Elise DeCamp Deciphering data and synthesizing statistics are in DeCamp's wheelhouse as a researcher, and with 20 … indicators, like education or occupation, which are connected directly to structural racism and legacies of … the longer they spend deliberating and the less likely they are to reach a guilty verdict," says Whitney DeCamp. "So, by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344