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New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor
College of Arts and Sciences
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If not for a special person in his life, Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up … at Western Michigan University, a move that he says "saved his life." Now, Akhavan-Tafti and his wife, SuzAnne, have … convinced him to apply to WMU. "This man rescued me from absolute doom," Akhavan-Tafti said of his friend, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667
Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship
College of Arts and Sciences
… to hone their craft. At the forefront of that effort is the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, which awarded its annual … beers, presented the scholarship to Dan King , a junior from Bloomingdale pursuing a bachelor's degree through the … Craft brewing contributed $1 billion to the state's economy in 2015, putting Michigan 10th on the list of states in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/36701
Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow
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… for the 2019-20 academic year. The ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutions and leadership in … staff for senior positions in college and university administration. Fellows are nominated by the senior … to gain in-depth knowledge of innovative programs and learn from the nation's most influential academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636
Kent State professor to hold workshops on higher education reform
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… Professor. A former provost at Kent State University, he is an expert on humanities and higher education reform, as well as public policy and assessment. His experience in innovation extends from campuswide overhauls to the nuts and bolts of effective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21998
Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public
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… Explorations of WMU research on autism, mobility open to public Submitted by Anonymous (not … University research and service efforts on the topics of autism and mobility will take place Friday, Feb. 23 , at the … at the event will focus on the full range of issues, from early detection and intervention to services for K-12 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45421
WMU choirs to honor the memory of Thomas C. Hardie with concert
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… university choirs director, during the annual Fall Choral Showcase, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will feature … a featured performer. Thomas C. Hardie Hardie came to WMU from Texas, where he had held teaching and conducting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27693
Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission—MLEAC—will arrive on Monday, Nov. 30 , to examine all … Safety meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's 'best practice' standards is part of a voluntary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62245
Faculty, student ensemble to perform Wednesday night concert
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Winds, an ensemble comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind, and percussion studios in Western … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27955
Aviation partners with Delta to boost airline's pilot ranks
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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is partnering with Delta Air Lines in its newly launched … mentor the airline's next generation of pilots by drawing from colleges, the company itself and the greater … will begin accepting student applications in August. "This is a first-of-its-kind program with a major airline, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47954
Dallas Fed official to discuss fiscal impacts of immigration
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… Dallas Fed official to discuss fiscal impacts of immigration Submitted by Anonymous … Pia Orrenius Orrenius holds a doctoral degree in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. She is … At the Dallas Fed, Orrenius manages the regional economy group focusing on economic growth and demographic change. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36298