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Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of community forums called … of incarceration of any country in the world and for African-Americans, the rate is far higher than it is for … with crimes. Frustrated with the lack of education and job training opportunities for his clients, Forman in 1997 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

New gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers

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… for 11 Kalamazoo Promise students who hope to become educators and could enhance the diversity of Kalamazoo Public … tuition scholarship from the Kalamazoo Promise. Students can use the annual award for room and board, books, … program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority teachers in Kalamazoo schools. A population of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31819

New student center highlights diversity and inclusion

WMU Student Center

… Diversity and Multiculturalism committee was to create a space that centered on student inclusion and … the IDM committee worked with diversity consultants from CannonDesign, a Chicago-based architectural firm, to plan … planning process.   “WMU students desire a place where they can be themselves and share their culture and lived …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses … improve student outcomes in high-risk courses through a statewide effort called Michigan Gateways to Completion. At … historically underrepresented backgrounds. At WMU, students can receive academic support in six challenging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the influence of automation grows, some have called sewing a dying skill. That … says. The group made a little more than 50 masks in two hours and have continued the project separately over the … world one small step at a time, and I am just doing what I can to get that movement started.” For more WMU news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on Chris Jackson will manually pollinate Alice the Agave from the roof of Finch Greenhouse once … Today, beyond the icy grip of winter, Alice the Agave americana plant commands attention as she readies herself for her … of a potential spring freeze. The lifespan of Agave americana plants is inherently limited, with their demise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Educator Award by the Teaching Section of the American Physiological Society (APS).  To be considered for this … to launch something like that and the potential impact it can have globally on our discipline is huge,” says Wehrwein, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144

Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the department, as well as an external mentor who can advise the student consistent with Michael’s work in applied research and conceptual training. “Dr. Michael has expertise in areas of behaviorism that many do not, including verbal behavior,” said …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38221

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… Supplying data visualization and process improvement Submitted by Stacey Lowis on   … “A collective decision at a crucial time in the project can either make or break the outcome.” Curkovic notes that

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In support of education students during the weeks leading up to the Michigan … certified to teach in the state. This test ensures teachers can demonstrate the necessary professional readiness and … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels April 2, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245