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Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… Gloria Steinem and Anita Hill . She has served as a faculty member in the Department of Geological and … and implement strategies to increase the diversity of STEM faculty across the country. "As a geochemist, Dr. Koretsky … outreach to, advocate for and mentor many female students, faculty and staff across our campus community."  The NSF …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

Dennis Simpson nominated for MASU Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year

College of Health and Human Services

… dedication to the education of undergraduate students  by faculty from Michigan’s 15 public universities. Nominees … April 12 in Lansing, Michigan. Universities each nominate a faculty member who has had a significant impact on student … learning, innovation and mentoring. Simpson joined the faculty at WMU in January 1978. He has been an active member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75549

Fulbright informational sessions scheduled

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… Fulbright Program. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University faculty members and administrators are invited to learn … Fulbright Scholar Campus Representative and director of faculty and global program development. Metro-Roland will … craft a competitive application. More than 1,000 American faculty members and university administrators receive grants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4522

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… – Spanish in Quito, Ecuador, Summer I 2024). WMU students, faculty or staff interested to learn more about the Gilman …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… development project grant from the WMUx Office of Faculty Development, the project introduced TimeKettle X1 … following year.   “Dr. Edwards’ project is a model for how faculty-led initiatives can translate into meaningful … says Dr. Ramona Lewis , associate director of the Office of Faculty Development. “This is exactly the kind of innovation …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… , associate director of external scholarships and faculty development at the Haenicke Institute for Global … short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety of global learning …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Lois Lemmon named Educator of the Year

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A Western Michigan University faculty member has received the Ben Franklin Award as 2012 … Michigan Printing Week Association. Lois Lemon , a master faculty specialist in paper engineering, chemical … arts clubs throughout Michigan. Lemon joined the WMU faculty as a printing programs instructor in 1996, and in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/300

Mansberger takes the reins of WMU academic collective bargaining

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Mansberger KALAMAZOO—A longtime faculty member with a research background in the areas of … as a whole and a deep knowledge of the myriad roles faculty members play in the classroom, research lab and in … and rich perspective to this role." Nancy Mansberger A faculty member since 2002, Mansberger was an active research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12569

Interim head of research and innovation appointed as Western plans search in fall

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… of Trustees approved the appointment of administrator and faculty member Dr. Steven Carr as interim vice president for … in improving our research administration and faculty support infrastructure, increased funding for and … ORI's strong trajectory, leading an office that supports faculty, staff and student research." Carr currently serves …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64579

Western announces 2024 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… Office of Research and Innovation is recognizing two faculty members for their advanced and creative study. Drs. … Innovation Professorships provide distinguished faculty members with additional support to further impact … areas. These projects further innovation not only through faculty work but also through student involvement. These …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75300