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Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… who is a Western Michigan University professor of social work, will be the next speaker at the upcoming Mercantile … College of Business. Dr. Don Cooney, associate professor of social work, will give a presentation titled "The Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39282

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… have greatly benefited from your presence and your invaluable contributions. Your commitment to excellence and your … Health Programs Melinda McCormick , School of Social Work Ting-Yu (Kevin) Mu , Department of Business Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Trustees approve tenure for 18 faculty members

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… Bronson School of Nursing Dr. Barbara A. Barton , School of Social Work Dr. Luigi A. Berto , Department of History George A. …

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

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… Burris says.  “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow trustees, President Kavalhuna and the … has also served as the board’s vice chair. “I found that working more directly with our shared governance …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering and knew it was the choice for him. “Socially when I came to WMU, I was able to meet many people … Pitch Competition, Neubauer says “I learned a lot of valuable things not necessarily seen in most engineering … engineering in fall 2025 and has already started working on an accelerated master’s degree in industrial …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer

Bridging academia and public health: A semester of collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… several health issues in the plans, including STI testing, social isolation, vaccinations, preventing respiratory …   Each semester, KCHCSD hires two BSPH students to work part-time, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to the agency's mission. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/1210ph

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… by performance painter David Garibaldi along with workshops, a luncheon and an art and literary competition. … the war and his prophetic vision for nonviolence, peace and social justice. The theme of this year's MLK observance is … Civil Rights Movement," Dr. Don Cooney, WMU professor of social work, followed by breakout sessions, 2028 Brown Hall, …

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Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… puts Bronco pride on full display. Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, works on the Bronco spirit-inspired mural he designed. Zenz … about this class. We’ve had the opportunity to explore how social media can be a powerful tool to market ourselves as … at and helping them take away things that will be valuable for them in the future," says Rittenhouse. "This …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… nonprofit status. A new board has been established, led by social work graduate student Cressie Vargo . "My vision for the … to hand out to students. Paul Mailloux , licensed master social worker and instructor at WMU, will serve as co-chair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524