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WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree

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… in June 1988. With the board's approval, an honorary doctor of humanities was awarded to Mandela in absentia … rights everywhere." WMU faculty member Don Cooney , social work, had an instrumental role in encouraging the … of others above his own personal freedom. His personal struggle has raised the fundamental concern for individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944

Richard F. Raklovits obituary

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… football and All-American Baseball Team. The athletic standout went on to work as an assistant football and baseball coach at that … War and played baseball for what was then the Brooklyn Dodgers organization. Services Services have taken place. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45100

Global education leader named interim associate provost at Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… involved in the strategic operations of HIGE, and I have no doubt that she will continue their progress in her interim … culture outreach programs in Southwest Michigan. She has worked as professor at Western and became an administrator …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/ying-zeng-interim-hige

Freshman named finalist in international trombone competition

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… only a great deal of natural ability, but also an excellent work ethic," Wolfinbarger says. "It's really wonderful to see talented WMU students like Nick Dewyer showcased on an international stage.  I'm certain he has a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13788

Exercise science students find their stride, combining passion for horses and healing

College of Education and Human Development

… “A major draw for me in selecting the center was seeing how therapeutic riding gives children the opportunity to … has a scientifically-based curriculum which includes coursework in the basic sciences, the physiology and biomechanics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70336

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… understanding of the issues college students face and how they can support and meaningfully interact with their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

Top Michigan executives to speak at business college forum

Haworth College of Business

… will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 10 , to speak to and work with students. Known as the WMU Bronco CEO Forum, the … plans and compliance, as well as personal topics such as work-life balance and family values. The executives Robert … of Right Management, a company that provides strategic workforce consulting services. For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/35917

WMU trustees approve tenure and promotions for faculty

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… of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. Dr. Doris Ravotas , School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs. … of Accountancy. Mary Ellen Sartoris , School of Social Work. Dr. Thomas Schultz , Department of Accountancy. Dr. … , Department of Gender and Women’s Studies. Dr. Kelly McDonnell , Department of Counselor Education and Counseling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33479

Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board

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… in the WMU Department of Accountancy, will continue her work on the nine-member panel, which oversees licensure and … Snyder says. Ola Smith Prior to coming to WMU, Smith worked for the federal Internal Revenue Service, Barrow, … in finance from Mercy College of Detroit, and a doctoral degree in accounting from Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41684

1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to attend The FMC

Haworth College of Business

… vice president and chief customer officer at SpartanNash, Don Sanderson , chief merchandising and marketing officer at … earning their degree and 100% of food marketing graduates working full time are satisfied with their job —among many …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/food-marketing-conference