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WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall
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… represents a gain of more than 100 students in that category. Other notable enrollment numbers Minority enrollment … class number. Incoming freshman credentials continued the upward trend of the past three years, with the average high …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997
Three rare campus trees named state champions
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… a specimen in Alexandria, Va., in all but the girth category. The University tree stands 50.1 feet tall and has a … Champion has a circumference of 60 inches. That pushed up its point total to 111," Keto says. "We're hoping that … flourish and we'll take the title in the future. In the meantime, we've submitted our numbers to the national registry. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820
Area Sustainability Leadership Summit hosted by WMU
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… talk by a national sustainability leader and a panel made up of Kalamazoo area sustainability champions will highlight … takes the podium at 3:30 p.m. for a talk titled "Here Be Dragons: Sustainability in the Climate of the Future." The … Panelists John Dillworth , president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan Lisa Hardesty , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14523
Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates
College of Education and Human Development
… Mich.—"It was a little nerve wracking, but it was good," said Sarah Cook , a nutrition and dietetics … health and overall well-being. "This was the first time that we've had the interns help facilitate with the … for the students and interns to connect, provide support to sharpen their clinical skills together." Interns …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841
'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business
Haworth College of Business
… in many ways,” says Lozano. “Whether that is through supplying the company with quality talent, training managers … skills applicable in the real-world that I would not have gotten at another university. Most of my classes are spent … operations and working with the UAW Union,” she says. Her time as a business student at WMU Haworth has provided …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712
Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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… The affiliation agreement won the approval of both schools' governing boards last year and was signed and awaiting only … three existing graduate dual-degree programs and, for a time, shared physical facilities in the Grand Rapids area. … areas of potential in which an affiliation could have the biggest impact. Preliminary discussions have revealed a number …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003
WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion
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… inclusive campus community," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "I am confident that, working with the WMU … our collective destiny," she says. "We are living in a time in which division seems to be the norm; however, I have … and a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision from WMU. For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976
Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safeguarding astronauts as they spend time in space is a top priority for NASA and researching the best methods of achieving that goal is essential. Just ask Marie Bridges , a recent … that can enable research at NASA as well as possibly support fertility research down the road.” Wipple Bridges’ …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848
Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023
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… to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12 ; classes resume beginning at 8 … Technology Help Desk is open for phone and walk-in support from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 . It will be closed March 4 and open only for phone support on March 5 from noon to 5 p.m. The help desk is open …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878
‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development
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… programs. These efforts have been critical to supporting partnerships with school districts and community … a visiting assistant professor in 2006. She was hired full time and ultimately rose to the rank of associate professor … leadership as interim dean following the passing of the longtime dean Dr. Ming Li . For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159