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WMU's NCHC quarterfinal series with Colorado begins March 16

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… has walloped Colorado and other states, the opening night of the best-of-three National Collegiate Hockey Conference Quarterfinal … Saturday, March 16 , at WMU’s Lawson Ice Arena. The best-of-three series between sixth-seeded Colorado College and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52462

$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A large funding boost from the state of Michigan will help Western Michigan University's renowned Autism Center of Excellence expand services for individuals with severe … pretty exciting," says Dr. Stephanie Peterson , director of the Autism Center of Excellence. "I think it's sending a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Formative childhood experiences often stick with us and contribute to our identity. For … to gain an insider’s perspective on many aspects of the business world. “Growing up, I would go to trade … in sales and business marketing at the Haworth College of Business has given Dani her professional purpose, and she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… Roberts Submitted by Megan Looker on “I have thousands of photos from my days at WMU. I used to go to parties or … but also for its engineering department. “I had a couple of drafting classes in high school, and so I thought … to physics, chemistry and calculus, what’s now the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences prepared Roberts for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… teacher shortage. Modeled after the Michigan Department of Education's "Grow Your Own" program  and funded by a … grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation , PPS began offering financial aid to existing employees looking to earn … he worked as a part-time substitute teacher and paraprofessional working under mentor  Laurie Kuiper  at Portage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… The Student Organization Center is positioned at the front of the new WMU Student Center, giving it high visibility and … Western Michigan University’s new student center—a beacon of activity at the heart of campus—the new home base for registered student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research

College of Education and Human Development

… to methods available for conducting research in the field of organizational change. Szabla, chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… a space where multilingual learners, who make up a third of her students, thrive. Kristi VanderWoude “The best thing … pursuing a masters degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Western to help her make those … initial certification or additional endorsements. As part of the program, districts receive grants of up to $19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… Noemí Méndez, right, got a special, behind-the-scenes tour of Washington, D.C. thanks to alumna Julie Shroyer, … residence, they jumped at the opportunity. "It was kind of a 'wow' moment, first of all that I was even nominated or had this opportunity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Western honors, celebrates veterans with service dog program donation, scholarship

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… in a pink vest; Christine Myran, executive director of Blue Star Service Dogs; and dog trainer Tricia Barnes … 7 p.m. in Waldo Stadium. During a timeout in the first half of the game, representatives from the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs will honor BSSD dogs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73306