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Trustees give OK to med school purchase

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… at its July 8 meeting, Western Michigan University Board of Trustees gave its seal of approval to a resolution authorizing the WMU Homer … that is close to the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, as well as researchers currently working at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25525

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

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… Utah University will address not only the importance of a liberal arts education, but also the moral obligation … later this month. Dr. Kristopher Phillips , an assistant professor of philosophy, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38613

Leading scientists and treatment practitioners slated for Michigan Autism Conference

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… scientists and treatment practitioners in the field of autism will share their expertise on the latest research … and researchers with the latest information on a variety of topics related to the assessment and treatment of autism. More than 700 people are expected to attend, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42964

ISM students earn high honors in regional competition

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… on WMU's second-place team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two teams of students enrolled in Western Michigan University's … program finished second and sixth overall in a field of 25 at the 2015 Association for Operations Management … competition Feb. 20-21 in Downer's Grove, Illinois. Members of the second-place team were Tyler Plude , of Gladwin, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22465

WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination

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… New Issues Poetry & Prose has made the longlist of books being considered for the National Book Award for … to six new poetry titles each year, as well as the winner of the AWP Award Series in the Novel. Zoref Zoref is one of 10 authors on this year's longlist and is one of four new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994

Ethics Center panel discussion to tackle professional ethics today

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… Ethics Center panel discussion to tackle professional ethics today Submitted by Anonymous (not … Mich.—With the Enron scandal as the backdrop, a panel of experts will tackle the challenge of professional ethics in the modern era during a discussion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21677

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… Michigan University is putting students in control of their lives and future. A 2019 survey found 60% of young people nationwide feel anxious about the future and … over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any Michigan public university, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU

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… psychology's role in engaging in difficult conversations, often around challenging topics and in times of controversy and great need. It also echoes an initiative of the American Psychological Association's Division 17 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45785

Communitywide conversation on diversity set

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… began as discussions on diversity within the city of Portage has led to a communitywide conversation Saturday, … Feb. 18 , that is expected to attract appointed and elected officials to explore the importance of diversity in a variety of areas of civic involvement. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… close ties with community and a focus on the success of students. Montgomery spoke to a campus and community … during WMU's CommUniverCity weekend—an annual celebration of the ties between WMU and its home community of Kalamazoo. "An active partnership between town and gown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642