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WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition
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… care annually, Fostering Success Michigan , a statewide network that is dedicated to making connections with people who … people succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education … and concrete support in time of need, knowledge of adolescent development, and cognitive and social-emotional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750
Zagalo-Melo named president-elect of Association of International Education Administrators
International Student and Scholar Services
… and past president are all former international students, showcasing the diversity and global perspective at AIEA's core. Dr. Darla Deardorff , executive director of AIEA, shared her excitement … in international higher education that grew out of their work together at AIEA. “Paulo has a great deal of nuanced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74696
Agreement gives K College students head start in earning grad degrees
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… interest develops and as faculty members at both schools work out specific details about which courses in their … dean of the WMU Graduate College, worked with Dr. Michael McDonald , the K provost, to develop the agreement between the … is new and likely on the leading edge of a trend. We're doing something that will shave off the time to earn a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40237
WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's concrete canoe team at work KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from 10 universities in … bridge competitions have a long tradition of fostering teamwork and camaraderie," says Dr. Osama Abudayyeh , WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050
New dean appointed to help College of Aviation continue to soar
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… airline maintenance management. And his background includes domestic and international higher education experience. He … and aviation management and operations. Thompson’s work as the college’s interim dean has included developing a … degrees are from Purdue University, from which he earned a doctorate in educational administration, a master’s degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70121
Brandon Owen has found where he belongs
Haworth College of Business
… Brandon Owen has found where he belongs Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For Brandon Owen , Western Michigan University has been a place of … act, has been a guiding light during group projects and working on my honors thesis,” he says. “With this new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420
Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
College of Arts and Sciences
… grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Submitted by Anonymous … of loss. Atkins recently secured a coveted National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, marking a significant … notes, observations and diary entries to the grief memoir. Works such as “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178
Stapleton named dean of WMU Graduate College
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… and Sciences. "Dr. Stapleton has a long track record of working with students and guiding them through the research, … program and as project director for the recently funded Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Science … research advisor for five students who have completed their doctoral degrees and 16 students who have completed their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/382
WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award
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… during a sold-out gala in New York City for his lifetime of work as an advocate for the benefits of diversity. Archer … in the state by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. "Dennis Archer has worked tirelessly in law, politics, business and education … law degree from the Detroit College of Law in 1970, Archer worked as a trial lawyer and partner in several Detroit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1531
Educator wins national community leadership award
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… Award by WMU's Office of Service Learning. He was cited for working diligently with and for underserved youth, as well … and call to service for those of us fortunate enough to work alongside him." James Lewis Lewis, a WMU faculty member … degree in recreation administration from SIU; and a doctoral degree in human performance-leisure behavior from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/578