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Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

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… and social and human services.  He has led or been the methodologist for grants and contracts totaling nearly $5 … The Evaluators' Institute, a prestigious national venue for workshops on evaluation. His scholarly contributions led to … nuclear physics revolved around answering questions about how nuclear isotopes are created in the Universe and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… Because of a rare condition called Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors said he would likely never walk. Limited success … WMU OT alumna and entrepreneur Courtney Sumpter talks about how she uses equine therapy to help people break through … problems impeding their daily living activities. And her work is especially impactful when there's a breakthrough …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… for success after detention Submitted by Chris Hybels on Donna Soko is a youth specialist intern at the Berrien … procedures with Richard Celmer, a supervisor at BCJC. Soko works closely with office staff to coordinate schedules for … says Kyle Sheffield , supervisor at BCJC. "She's learning how to work with the youth directly and teaching them how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160

New HyFlex model provides ultimate flexibility for MBA students to advance careers

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… in sales and marketing, so it would be nice to be able to do that." Greschak listens to a classmate. While he'd always … previous employment, extended travel abroad, volunteer work, non-degree educational seminars or other applicable … of my mistakes in the system," says Bott. "It reminds me how creative and resilient our faculty are." The experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63891

WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch

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… campus community members have come to expect, he says. How the change will affect campus calls for assistance When …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… this award and am certain that it is because of the hard work and commitment of the students this year.” Chapter … advisor. He always has our best interests in mind and will do anything to help us meet our goals. His leadership style … us learn by doing. This has really allowed us to understand how to work as a team to strengthen each other and build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals

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… to the community and want to share with them what we do well,” says Ehrhardt, who also is a professor of special … recalls. “Our faculty, staff and students are continuing work that is meaningful and impactful.” “I enjoy the work I get to do to bring students to the University and support them,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765

Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… along Lake Michigan's shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring … us think through the needs of the faculty and students to do their work in a safe way for themselves and others. She … in contact with, keeping up to date with your symptoms and how you're feeling, and wearing masks," Schriever says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… served as a faculty advisor for the team since 2008. “You do this to watch students advance—learn things, grow,” says … to help the current generation of Sunseekers. When he’s not working on new product development at Stryker, Izenbaard … where I’ve had people come up to me and tell me about how they wrote a high school essay on the Sunseeker or how

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Flexing your skills in the MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… with C-suite executives is a regular part of Douglas Johnson’s day-to-day work. The Western Michigan University MBA student and global … Strategy course the most. “I love the comprehensive view of how businesses must operate across many sites and sometimes …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/flexing-skills-mba-douglas-johnson