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WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree
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… human rights everywhere." WMU faculty member Don Cooney , social work, had an instrumental role in encouraging the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944
WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.
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… of the State Survey in MSU's Institute for Public Policy in Social Research. Also in 2007, he won the Outstanding Teacher Award in MSU's College of Social Science. He is chair of the board of directors of the … Journal of Economics. He also has done extensive work with the news media, including hundreds of interviews …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876
WMU expands professional development offerings in G.R., Kalamazoo
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… meets Wednesdays from April 8 through 29. Maximizing Your Social and Digital Media Use —Register by Tuesday, March 31, … courses are face-to-face classes delivered in a workshop-like format either on the main campus in Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22707
Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
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… $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for Gel Sleeves. Diligently working in Starting Gate , WMU's student business … Award recognizes businesses that aim to promote a higher social purpose. It is awarded annually to a company from … student business accelerator, gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392
San Diego State scholar to address piecemeal immigration in Sichel talk
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… an organization that publishes research on economics and social issues. She also is an advisory committee member of … broadly, labor economics. She has published on contingent work contracts, the informal work sector, immigrant savings, international remittances, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38947
Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… full-time offers and real-world experience, making you invaluable in the workforce.” Rahjes cites resources like the Zhang Career … organizations on campus as providing a multitude of networking opportunities, community building, and skill …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations
Maddy Woods: Real sales success
Haworth College of Business
… Woods says. “Each team member holds an executive role, all working together to achieve the same goal: hitting our sales … and the friendships I’ve made along the way have been invaluable. I have nothing but positive things to say about WMU … through group projects and a competitive atmosphere. Both socially and professionally, getting engaged on campus has …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/sales-business-marketingmaddy-woodsbronconess
How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey
College of Arts and Sciences
… formative years when he served as a Peace Corps volunteer working as a school social worker in a local village, living with a herding … assist in crafting public policy [to address] the various social problems facing former herders.” While Miller worked …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677
WMU trustees approve tenure and promotions for faculty
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… Department of Accountancy. Mary Ellen Sartoris , School of Social Work. Dr. Thomas Schultz , Department of Accountancy. Dr. … of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Dee Sherwood , School of Social Work. Dr. Cynthia Visscher , Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33479
College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements
College of Arts and Sciences
… Museum. A celebrated author of five poetry collections, her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Nation and The New … as editor for the Journal of Geoscience Education. Her work has been supported by over $600,000 in external … legends like LeBron James and Mike Tyson, and his work has appeared on SportsCenter, NFL Live, and E:60. …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news