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Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association

College of Education and Human Development

… Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association Submitted … Mich.—A Western Michigan University alum was sworn in as the next president of the  Michigan American College … it has been on hiatus and not only give it new life but see how we can serve a new group of HESA professionals. I am …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The renovation of Western Michigan University's historic … design efforts were recognized above all entries around the world, bringing global attention to Heritage Hall and to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224

Climate change and its relationship to natural disasters to be discussed

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Harden KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Preparing for future natural disasters by responding to and anticipating changing climates is the topic of a lecture at 3 p.m. Friday, March 16 , on the … too. By integrating natural and social science, and through many forms of geospatial and geographical analysis, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45661

WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… chief Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of the WMU police station KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A Western Michigan … first day at his new WMU post on Monday, Sept. 29 . His appointment was approved by the WMU Board of Trustees at its … the search for Brown's replacement. "Scott Merlo brings many important credentials to his new role. He's a WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White … left, and Noemí Méndez, right, got a special, behind-the-scenes tour of Washington, D.C. thanks to alumna Julie … have positioned them for such recognitions and consider how they will continue to grow their contributions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Veteran educator, prolific researcher named ACE Fellow

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… research and technology, has been named a fellow of the American Council on Education for the 2018-19 academic … year . The prestigious ACE Fellows Program strengthens institutions and leadership in American higher education by … funded by the U.S. Department of Education's First in the World program. That program seeks to undertake, document and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46166

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies Submitted by Anonymous … Curtis Curtis-Smith Washington native Curtis-Smith joined the faculty in 1968 as an assistant professor after earning … of Music as an instructor and Composer in Residence. A world-renowned performer and composer for solo, chamber and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… WMU's first black student-athlete, fought racism on and off the field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years ago, Sam … University's first black student-athlete, struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring … and 1919— taking a year off to join the Army during the World War I effort. The halfback earned a total of 11 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428

Longtime professor, administrator to become new business dean

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… Longtime professor, administrator to become new business dean Submitted by … . Deshpande, a professor of management, has served as the interim dean of the college since July 2016. Prior to … impact on the college, in the community and in the business world at large." Deshpande Deshpande earned his bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44324

Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals

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… Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals Submitted by Erin … aware, PFAS are the only contaminant group that studies show cause adverse health impacts at the parts per trillion … than trying to regulate one PFAS at a time,” he says. Many manufacturing processes have become so reliant on PFAS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868