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American studies program eliminated
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… American studies program eliminated Submitted by Anonymous (not … July 18 meeting to eliminate the major and minor in American studies . A faculty committee reviewed the entire … that. At present, the major and minor are dormant, with no students enrolled and no resources attached to them. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307
Documentary on journalism scandal next in WMU Ethics Center season
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… Documentary on journalism scandal next in WMU Ethics Center season Submitted by … documentary screening on a recent high-profile plagiarism scandal at The New York Times is up next as the Western … of other journalists and supplementing his own reporting with fabricated details in dozens of stories. The scandal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19726
WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief
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… Michigan University graduate and longtime former officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is WMU's new … , who most recently served as a lieutenant for two years with the police department at Grand Rapids Community … meeting. Scott R. Merlo Merlo graduated from WMU in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367
Business college receives naming gift for sales, negotiation and leadership lab
Haworth College of Business
… Enhanced ability to pinpoint areas for student improvement with detailed notes embedded in videos of role-plays. … greater collaboration via new software. Student accounts with archival footage of role-plays. Ability for students to share footage with prospective hiring managers. "Over the years, I have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45696
Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion
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… to equity and inclusion despite the challenges,” says Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for diversity and inclusion. … College in 2005. In his current role, he collaborates with department chairs, faculty and graduate advisors to … in his personal and professional life, has had a significant influence on diversity at WMU and has enriched the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72744
Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree
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… of Trustees approved the recommendation to honor Petersen with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during its June 24, … a responsibility to help others, is a legacy that aligns with WMU’s mission and ethos,” stated the recommendation … founded Jabil Circuit in 1966 in Royal Oak, Michigan, along with James Golden . The company began as a service facility …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214
Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida
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… a law school—the WMU Cooley Law School—which is affiliated with the University. The license approvals provide a green … and Florida SouthWestern State College to move forward with plans to launch pilot training and aviation maintenance … According to University officials, there is a significant match between the communities' needs and interests and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430
Diversity advocate, renowned rhetoric scholar to lead Merze Tate College as interim dean
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… Anthropological Studies and professor of English and African American Studies, has been named interim dean of Merze Tate … field's flagship organization—where she was honored with a resolution for excellence in diversity, equity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72229
WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM
Haworth College of Business
… Excellence in Human Resources being recognized once again with the prestigious SHRM Superior Merit Award reflects the … our students year after year. Through building connections with HR professionals, improving career skills, and … who care about HR and wanted to provide fellow students with the best academic student organization experience. We …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821
Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars
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… contracts totaling nearly $5 million. "I know of no other young emerging evaluation scholar in the world with the record of scholarly contribution that comes close … scholarly contributions led to him winning the 2008 American Evaluation Association's Marcia Guttentag Award. Coryn …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808