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

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… on our own long track record of achievement, we are fortunate to have identified a rising star who we believe … degrees and two new undergraduate programs. These efforts have been critical to supporting partnerships with … justice, equity and inclusion,” Dinehart says.  “I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty and staff to …

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

Educational leadership alum wins grant from the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts

College of Education and Human Development

… on Dr. Julia Virginia Pimentel Jiménez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For many visual artists, they are inspired by and reference international peers in their works. But can it be forgetful of their cultural identity? This is the question  … A visual artist herself, Pimentel believes it is crucial for artists in the Dominican Republic to develop their own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74388

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological … education Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fort St. Joseph brings together both students and the … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western,  Beaupre spent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the Seattle … three-year partnership will be celebrated tonight at Ford Field during the Lions' Monday Night Football showdown … has nearly 47,000 alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford Field will be the setting for Western admissions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on Dr. Brett Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary court is going backward by …   Justice   John   Roberts , the court is making and is forecasted to make decisions that will severely impact … learning environment already presents a complex challenge for school administrators. He predicts the task will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

Flexing your skills in the MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… at Eastman Chemical develops and implements best practices for high-impact training across global operations to drive performance excellence, while also coaching business leaders on healthy workplace culture. Looking for ways to enhance his own performance, Johnson decided to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/flexing-skills-mba-douglas-johnson

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… 1953, the department's roots trace to a selection by the Danforth Foundation and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Initially chosen as one of 15 teacher training colleges for a pioneering project on teacher education and religion, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

Evaluation Center principal research associate honored with national evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… is the latest in a series of honors received by current and former WMU affiliates for their work in evaluation, including twelve from the … Association and six from the  Michigan Association for Evaluation . Becho, who completed her Ph.D. in …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2024/11/becho-award24

New WMU campus space highlights local attractions, engages community members and enriches students’ experience

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… directly to campus. Jeff Breneman , WMU’s vice president for government relations, will speak at the ceremony, and … to be a part of this initiative, which will make it easier for WMU’s campus community to explore all our area has to … Foundation, whose generous contribution has helped transform “The Corner” into a space that bridges the campus and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/wmu-student-center-corner-opens

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Therapy Association (SOTA) came together to create outfits for seniors at the  Ecumenical Senior Center  (ESC). Custom … made, each senior received an outfit that was accessible, formal and sustainable to wear during the center's … (ESC) is a welcoming hub in the Kalamazoo's Northside for individuals aged 60 and over, offering a diverse range …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776