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New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… for Families and Children. Established by the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) in 2020 through a state … vision, occupational therapy, physical therapy and medicine. Clinical expertise from CHHS’ other disciplines, … disciplines at Western and WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine has identified “Center Cores” to guide interactions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, … director of the School of Communication College of Health and Human Services’ Department of Information Technology College of Health and Human Services’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024

WMU closed Monday Jan. 27, due to severe weather

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… for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed Monday, Jan. 27 , due to … Room, is canceled . Not canceled The ministry and mental health forum set for 5 to 8 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church … outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13022

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… enrollment in teacher preparation programs, Western Michigan University’s enrollment is up this year by about 9% … childhood education, special education, and physical and health education teacher preparation majors. So why are … journey and beyond. WMU is the first institution in Michigan to offer a new combined endorsement in physical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research on the horizon at Western Michigan University could lead to life-saving results for … addiction. Addiction recovery technology company DynamiCare Health , in collaboration with WMU, has been awarded a … work with Dr. Philip Pazderka, director of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55634

K College volleyball coach and author first in spring speaker series

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… Keystone Community Bank Breakfast Speaker Series at Western Michigan University. Hess will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, … into WMU's Alumni Honor Academy for Human Performance and Health Education. In addition to coaching volleyball, Hess … Dr. Hal Jenson, M.D., founding dean of the WMU School of Medicine March 22: Lisa Garcia, director, WMU Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4008

Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award

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… Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor the recipients of the 2024 … of the School of Communication, members of the College of Health and Human Services  Department of Information … from the University of Texas at San Antonio. College of Health and Human Services Department of Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… industries.  Whether shaping food shopping behavior toward healthier choices, understanding the impact of cataclysmic … Research shows social connection leads to success in health goals Song Dr. Jiahe (Carrie) Song, associate … of business information systems Staying on top of our health can be a daunting task. Whether it is setting health

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Hackley Woodford: Doctor, Tuskegee Airman and social justice advocate left lasting legacy

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… cover just a fraction of the immense impact the Western Michigan University alumnus had on thousands of lives in Southwest Michigan and beyond. Dr. Hackley Woodford Born in Kalamazoo … around town. While he was musically gifted, Woodford knew medicine was his calling at a young age. After graduating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63002

Healing powers of artistic expression explored at Medical Humanities Conference

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… the Fifth Annual Medical Humanities Conference at Western Michigan University. Stacey R. Nigliazzo will speak at … they pay for their daily work. Nigliazzo asserts that for health providers, healing comes in the form of a tablet. … nation addressing key human issues related to health and medicine. The Thursday afternoon plenary keynote also is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26982