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WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a row

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… that focuses on diversity in higher education. WMU was one of 80 institutions from around the nation named an annual … each year since 2013. "The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes … number of HEED Award applicants each year, nearly every school tells us they use the application itself as a tool to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42545

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant professor of chemistry at Western Michigan University, whose … Admittedly bored and disinterested in classes in high school and thus doing poorly academically, Clark didn't get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The … the Story." The four overarching goals are to: Improve high school graduation rates, Increase the number of economically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication

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… for marketing and communications at the University of Arizona, was one of three final candidates in the nationwide search to fill a … of Arizona. He joined the 43,000-student, Tucson-based school as associate vice president for marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241

New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… student who is involved in the study or development of renewable energy technologies. The scholarship, begun with a $10,000 endowment, was officially announced during a Nov. 17 reception in WMU's … the journey to the States, Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… honor organization for financial information students and professionals. The regional meeting, which took place in … universities assisted with event operations and learned valuable lessons on collaboration. "We are so proud of our … was clear to see the pride they took in representing our school, our department and our Gamma Rho chapter of Beta …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… Justice Leadership, Kalamazoo. Showcasing the Black History of Kalamazoo, Douglass Youth Advisory Council presentation, … workshops, food, games, throwback costume contest and old school dance contest for ages 7 to 17. Free admission. … Arts Exhibition & Showcase, 7 to 9 p.m., Epic Center. Face Off Theatre Company’s 2nd Season Kick-Off “The Colored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… left, sits alongside Jean Ruestman, administrator of MDOT's Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of … Goberville, second from right, and Rojas, right. Graduate school is challenging in itself. Adding in a state-funded … able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location

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… where she was instrumental in the planning and execution of the Encore! Plus 50 Expo in 2014 and 2015. Dr. Lillian … her career in higher education, Brooks worked in the fields of marketing and hospitality for more than a decade. She … coordinator of the College of Education's Summer High School Scholars Program. In this position, she managed and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila … various opportunities available within the Department of Psychology and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which … apart. And now looking back at it and applying to graduate school, I'm really grateful for that. Having experiences to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684