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Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved
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… for justice-involved people. In 2018, Brown partnered with the Michigan Department of Corrections and the … Brown. “There’s this hunger for self-improvement within the incarcerated population.” Classes in a variety of … a well-rounded opportunity to learn. Most courses fall within the scope of the humanities, including anthropology, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74812
WMU participating in LBGT national day of giving
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University hopes to raise significant funds for student scholarships and internships through … be updated frequently. Those interested also may connect with MyWMU on social media and share this site's giving day …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32130
Alumnus Matt Giraud joins Gold Company's 40th-anniversary show
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… by Deanne Puca on Gold Company KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"American Idol" finalist and Western Michigan University alumnus … vocal jazz, entertaining audiences all around the world with its award-winning sound and style. This select … active performance schedule throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, including trips to both coasts just this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44966
Stapleton named dean of WMU Graduate College
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… Sciences. "Dr. Stapleton has a long track record of working with students and guiding them through the research, … and Professional Development Committee of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. … Health Developmental Biology Traineeship and then an American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship; and at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/382
WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award
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… of diversity. Archer will be honored Tuesday, Sept. 11, with the 2012 Minority Corporate Counsel Association's … mayor of Detroit from 1994 to 2001 and being the first African-American president of the American Bar Association. He served as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1531
Dollars and cents of good governance explored in Sichel Series
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… for program evaluation. In her research, she works directly with governments at all levels, including the federal … services and interventions. Heinrich also collaborates with nongovernmental organizations such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, UNICEF and others in research to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1647
WMU to offer two new interdisciplinary majors
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… were recently approved by the WMU Board of Trustees, along with a coordinating minor for the health informatics program … new major. The programs are available to students beginning with the fall 2012 semester. Electronic business marketing … of the Haworth College of Business. "According to the American Health Information Management Association, job openings …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/280
WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training
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… In the 60 years since tissue samples were taken from Lacks without her knowledge, her cells have led to numerous … who is helping to launch University Common Read 2012-13 with the aid of an employee committee. "It was decided that … June, the library will distribute up to six books, along with accompanying study guides, to classes, staff-member …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610
WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state
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… WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state Submitted … University's renowned program that helps former foster care youth earn college degrees. The item in the DHS … in the past by providing two state employees at WMU to work with Seita Scholars and serve both as caseworkers and two of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771
Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships
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… Baughman of New Buffalo, Mich., and Rebecca Dubord of Escanaba, Mich., were among 1,000 students selected from a nationwide pool of nearly 2,000 applicants to receive awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman … experience," Gilman says. "It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296