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OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant

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… and to expand the number of these professionals who are available to serve rural and medically underserved … will boost the ability of WMU and its partners to prepare students for interprofessional behavioral health … organizations . IPEER will focus on the specialty training areas of motivational interviewing, recovery orientation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… to advance the strategic direction of the University. "We are excited to have an experienced and talented leader like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

Advancing environmental justice topic of humanities lecture

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… New York visits the Western Michigan University campus. Peggy Shepard , co-founder and executive director of West … the world's temperature, environmental and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13515

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… Thaj (Photo courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.) Much like her career choice, Thaj’s career trajectory has trended sharply upward. She propelled herself on a path to becoming Bell’s … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… resulted in not only a successful computer engineering career but also in four degrees from Western. And this year, … His mom was working at AT&T (then Michigan Bell) and shared her professional insight into the future of computers, … as automated vehicles and robots, mean job security—the biggest benefit of the computer science career. Students will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award

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… Student Success . Dr. James Springstead "Dr. Springstead cares deeply for our students and is always willing to … our college offers hands-on learning experiences that prepare career-ready engineering graduates. Dr. Springstead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282

Concerts in the Park schedule announced

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… picnic meals (no grilling allowed), blankets or lawn chairs are encouraged. Each concert begins at 4 p.m. , and the rain … Nicolas Schwartz . Other supporters of Concerts in the Park are the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, PNC Bank, First … artists and arts organizations in the greater Kalamazoo area. Schedule June 21, Kalamazoo Concert Band The Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24852

National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… this past summer, also participated. The group prepared for the event by reviewing the books and materials used … tougher. “One that stands out to me was: How many neutrons are in Chlorine 37? The answer was 20. And the USC team knew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… The two engineers— Jonathan Rumohr and Jesse Hendershot —are both WMU alumni and played critical roles as their … in Southwest Michigan. Before its renovation, the 53,000-square-foot Heritage Hall had no insulation or central cooling …

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

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… Team. As an administrative assistant, he prepared medical supplies for medics administering the vaccine … Sgt. David Kujawa) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Studying and serving are two things U.S. Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae feels privileged … Candidate School where he will continue his military career, building on the skills he has developed both in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006