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WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… Augusta Primary School were observed for literacy as part of HIL 1.0. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … been renewed and awarded $15 million by the U.S. Department of Education. The project, now called HIL 2.0, will continue … focusing on two major outcomes—developing a strong pool of practicing school leaders and improving student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… sparking his curiosity about the program. With the guidance of faculty mentors, he crafted his application, ultimately securing his place among the elite cohort of students accepted into the program. For Nichols, the … one or two part time jobs, and maintaining some semblance of a social life.”  Upon arrival at Western, he became …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659

Sabbatical leaves granted to 37 faculty members

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… its Dec. 5 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees granted sabbatical leaves to 37 faculty members. … Fall 2014 semester Dr. Bruce E. Bejcek , Department of Biological Sciences Dr. Elena Gapova , Department of Sociology Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11935

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… ceremony for WMU employees Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—A total of 72 people who began their service to Western Michigan … who have built their careers at WMU. With the new class of inductees in place, the club includes 447 active employees and 694 retired employees for a total of 1,141 members. For more information about the 25 Year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

Trustees approve tenure for 18 faculty members

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… on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 18 faculty members at its June 12 meeting, effective with the beginning of the 2013-14 academic year. Faculty granted tenure The …

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

Award-winning economists lined up for Sichel Series' 50th year

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… in the coming months at Western Michigan University as part of the Werner Sichel Lecture Series' 50th anniversary year. … Contemporary Economic Issues" and features three recipients of MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, commonly referred to as … series is annually cosponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10155

Trustees approve tenure for 19 faculty members

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… on KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 19 faculty members at its June 7 meeting, effective with … Libraries Mervyn J. Elliott, Department of Aviation Sciences Julie A. Evans, School of Music Dr. Susan Freeman, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/766

Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge

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… pedestrian bridge Submitted by Erin Flynn on The next phase of the Hilltop Village project will include a new parking … Flats. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck "Our goal with all of this new development is to change the face of the University and add modern square footage but also add …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70965

Trustees approve two staff retirements, other personnel changes

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… changes Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees met July 18. KALAMAZOO—The retirements of two staff members were approved by the Western Michigan … Bailey , from associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to professor of gender and women's studies, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8604

Stanford professor to address politics and performing race

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… Stanford professor to address politics and performing race Submitted by … verified) on Elam KALAMAZOO—A Stanford University drama professor and award-winning author will examine the intersection of politics and performing race when he speaks at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4012