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Staff member earns Kalamazoo-area LGBT award

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… was among seven individuals and one organization presented with the center's six Retail, Education, Ally, Community, … and programs affecting LGBT inclusion. She also worked with local businesses to organize the first LBGT and ally … openly gay city councilman in 2009 and died of pancreatic cancer in 2010.   Contact: Jeanne Baron December 20, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3760

Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean

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… Academic affairs will launch a national search this fall with the goal of having a permanent dean identified and in … future behavioral health professionals, and the Michigan Youth Prevention and Recovery for Opioid Use Disorders … Award as well as a fellowship with the Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066

Latest sales win makes WMU most victorious university in national competition's history

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… University of Central Missouri, during the fall semester, with one student taking top honors in the customer service … on how a State Farm agent could develop a relationship with a new client from an internet lead. The role-play began with an appointment-setting phone call where the agent’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57501

WMU recognized again as a top university for sales education

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth’s program has been honored for providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed as sales … of success when it comes to student success measures, with 100% of students employed within three months of … and events , visit WMU News online.   Contact: Angela DeYoung April 26, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67928

Kalamazoo Literacy Council, WMU celebrate 10th annual literacy symposium

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… Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), in collaboration with Western Michigan University, is proud to announce the … a photo and art exhibit plus exciting updates on significant outcomes achieved during the past year through the … enhancing the lives of adults in Kalamazoo County who struggle to read, through programs designed to strengthen basic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73301

Broncos are CCHA champions

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… CCHA Tournament championship tonight at Joe Louis Arena with a 3-2 win over the University of Michigan. Playing in … CCHA tournament title in team history and first since 1986. With the championship, the Broncos earn an automatic berth … Walter and Chase Balisy, then held on as Michigan rallied with two goals in the third. Freshman goalie Frank Slubowski …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/255

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary … Eufracio's WMU tuition is fully-funded by the Grow Your Own program. Eufracio leads first graders through a reading exercise. Eufracio works with children ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the academic-research field after a pivotal conversation with College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean Steve … the world. “In my roles, I have opportunities to connect with students all over the world. This exposure has allowed … me, both culturally and intellectually,” says Duong-Tran. “With formal training in industrial engineering (which brings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67152

Trustees approve changes to academic programs

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… option is not accredited, and students often confuse it with WMU's other computer science option. The electronic … an accredited program that has been revised and combined with the nonaccredited general computer science option to … new name for the aeronautical engineering major, consistent with the administering unit's new name. This means program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6169

WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… senior Julio Nardinelli of Brazil and junior Jack Taylor of Canada comprised the WMU team. Mary Nielsen , faculty … II, coached the team. The competition tasked students with two components: speed selling and sales role-play. … universities including Arizona State University, Brigham Young University, California State Chico, California State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400