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Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… Dr. Danyelle Gregory , M.A.’14, first realized the profound benefits of college access programs through the TRiO Upward … strategic goals.  “We were fortunate to have very strong candidates for this position,” says Dr. Candy McCorkle , … initiatives.  She also held administrative roles at Kellogg Community College, Ferris State University and Muskingum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference

Housing and Residence Life

… College & University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) in mid-November. Titled “Beyond the Checkbox: Transforming Lives Through … focused on Housing's implementation of actionable DEI steps into their department as a response to the 2020 murder of … broader campus community.    “What's particularly significant is how our staff has become catalysts for positive …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award

New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation

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… supply management program recently added a new accolade, being named second in the nation for its emphasis on … study of supply chain programs, selecting that discipline because of the rising demand for supply chain professionals … The goal of the study was to help students gain insight into the curricula of what are commonly regarded as the top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637

Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director

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… has tapped an experienced higher education administrator to become its first director of Title IX compliance, a new … Compliance position "Felicia Crawford was a strong candidate in a competitive and public selection process for … new role, Crawford will oversee impartial investigations into allegations of sexual and gender-based harassment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359

Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force

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… changes that could lead to more youth participation. "We believe access, engagement and education all play important … education in contacts, education in location, education in candidates." The group, which will meet three times this … with fellow students about their experiences so that she can share those stories with her colleagues on the task …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55833

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… disease gives people diagnosed with it so little time to be advocates that individuals with ALS and their family … benefit from the cross-functional thinking that MBA classes can provide.  "One of the key goals of the class is to … rewards, realizing how satisfying working with a purpose can be." McIver’s approach is something that students valued …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

WMU engineering, engineering technology and computer science programs renew ABET accreditation

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering technology and computer science programs renew ABET accreditation Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on KALAMAZOO, … of Engineering and Applied Sciences programs have again been accredited. The bachelor’s degree programs in aerospace … and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org .  For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/wmu-engineering-accreditation

Michigan top executives to speak on campus

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Eight top executives from Michigan companies will be on campus Tuesday, Nov. 10 , to speak to and work with … a marketing services company in Detroit, which he grew into a $100 million company with nearly 1,000 employees serving globally recognized brands. Robert Sauer , ’81, is the CEO of Woodland Paper Inc, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28043

Student takes top spot at national mortgage banking sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… in the sales and business marketing program and in the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab helped … recall eagerly awaiting the results. I never want to walk into a competition expecting to win, so I was astonished … when they announced I had and felt all the preparation had been worth it." Frost helped secure an invitation for WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52454

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… awards granted to Western's jazz studies program from DownBeat magazine's 45th annual Student Music awards. … is boasting several wins from international magazine DownBeat , including being named in its 45th annual Student … Rathbun says. “'Made in Kalamazoo' is a revelation into the width of his imagination and experience behind the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549