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WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… including those caused by prescription drug overdoses or alcohol poisoning, and suicide. To begin assessing … building a multidisciplinary campuswide team to direct the work. A baseline assessment of campus systems, policies and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability

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… Flynn on Western's new public electric vehicle charging  network earned a second-place Innovative Project Award from the … of the Office for Sustainability. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—While working toward a smaller carbon footprint, Western Michigan … with the organization for more than eight years. "The biggest thing for me, seeing everything about climate change, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… Edward Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and nothing could be more appropriate in a learning … no matter their location—whether a student is on campus, working remotely or studying abroad. “We know many college students struggle with their mental health. A study recently reported by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Jurassic period, has been made possible by a $10,000 donation from KGMS, a self-defined rock club focused on … that thrived in the era of these beasts. The park is the work of the WMU’s Department of Geological and Environmental … and parents bring their kids out in the summer to show them the dinosaurs because it was outdoors and COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… care system at WMU. "What the Seita Scholars program is doing is at the core of social mobility,” says Lewis. "It is … complete a service project with Dominican youth and network with many WMU Dominican alumni. Scholars work closely … is a High Impact Practice," says Lewis. "Study abroad is shown to improve students’ sense of belonging on campus, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

Transition accomplished, KCMS is now WMU School of Medicine

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… over the past four years; fundraising, accreditation work, and curriculum development for the school are well … gift of $100 million for the medical school from anonymous donors. Contact: Cheryl Roland July 5, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/923

Finance professional slated to lead WMU's BRCC

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… Steve Haakenson as our new executive director," says Donald R. Parfet, chair of the BRCC Board of Governors and … are excited that Steve is joining us at BRCC-II. His prior work experience fits in well with our needs, and he will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/111

Honors college talks to focus on 'Living With Uncertainty'

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… Spring 2014 lectures Jan. 15— "Risk and Your Health" by Dr. Donald J. Meyer, chair and professor of economics Jan. 22—" … Analysis" by Jennifer Lynn Emmerich, instructor of social work Lyceum Lecture Series This lecture series features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12578

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… School of Nursing Dr. Dee Sherwood , School of Social Work Dr. James Springstead , Department of Chemical and … of Blindness and Low Vision Studies Dr. Karen Lancendorfer , Department of Marketing Nichole Maury , Frostic … Faculty promoted to Faculty Specialist II Dr. Kimberly Doudna , Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Beth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47795

Business professor earns national student impact award

Haworth College of Business

… of today’s HR roles. Our alumni all over the country, working for a variety of the best Fortune 100 companies, … professional development programs for members, including working closely with both the Kalamazoo-area Human Resource … agreed to help with the nomination process. Dr. Stamper is adored at Western, so it is only fitting that we help her get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60498