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Western's jazz program captures three 2023 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

News

… the awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. Anastasia Chubb “We are thrilled to continue our streak of DownBeat Student Music Awards, … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.     Contact: Deanne Puca May 10, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71611

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… Finding Common Ground Submitted by Erin Flynn on In our politically … polarized reality, civil conversations may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of … in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can quietly and rationally talk about these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Student group recognized by world's largest HR association

Haworth College of Business

… Management has awarded a 2017-18 Superior Merit Award to WMU'S SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth … to earn an award based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award cycle, the most recent of … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Stacey Markin June 22, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47700

Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career center

Haworth College of Business

… Hall on Western Michigan University’s campus. Both companies are active partners in student programming through … career center, participating in a number of events designed to help students launch their first professional careers. … partner in the career center's Premier Partner Program, where several employers contribute time, expertise and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26661

First responder training at vacant Bernhard Center Nov. 10-12

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… Michigan University's vacated Bernhard Center is slated to be the backdrop for an intensive first responder training … responders with essential training to better serve their communities through educational programs and training … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73333

Early registration ends soon for Michigan Autism Conference

News

… is Oct. 7-9 , bringing leading authorities on autism to the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites to share their … Dr. Mary Jane Weiss , a professor at Endicott College, where she is director of the Autism and Applied Behavior … behavior and the application of behavior analysis; and Dr. Susan Wilczynski , the Plassman Family Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26682

Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values

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… Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values … has ranked WMU as one of the top 12 schools in the nation "where students get the best bang for the buck" and that … the magazine's overall list of top national universities, coming in at No. 123. Among other Michigan schools rated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8977

Counselor education programs reaffirmed with national accreditation through 2031

College of Education and Human Development

… four counselor education programs received a momentous 8-year extended reaffirmation accreditation by the … them to meet their educational and professional goals of becoming a counselor," says Rawls.   Dr. Jess Heybach , … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels August 21, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72475

WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award

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… Mich.—A book of poems by a Western Michigan University doctoral student in English has just been published by the … about the self, family and place." Winning the award comes with a $5,500 prize in addition to publication. It was … in creative writing from Arizona State University in Tempe, where she was poetry editor for Hayden's Ferry Review. Her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… documentary screening for Hispanic Heritage Month. The WMU community and public are invited to attend the screening of "First Voice Generation," a … 15 .  For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796