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Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… in building a more inclusive and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for … teaching certification. By focusing on local talent already working within the school system, the program serves Benton … and preparation programs partner to diversify the educator workforce.” Dr. Regena Nelson , professor emeritus and UTRP …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

Lifelong Learning Academy announces summer session

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… stimulating, promotes personal growth, and fosters social engagement. Academy courses are provided for the joy … editing, the historical highways of southern Michigan, the social history of baseball, landscaping with native plants … and the WMU Bookstore and access to study groups and other social events. Membership is $35 for a full year. To request …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/447

LeadCorp Internship Available for Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… actually lead. We build leadership skills, then put them to work in real projects that matter. You will practice communication, ownership, teamwork, and decision-making in a way that feels authentic and …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/leadcorpinternsspring26

Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

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… pursue a career related to business that leaned into her networking skills, so she enrolled in some sales and marketing … study was all about looking at companies I might want to work for and going through the process of preparing to apply … company in Battle Creek, Michigan, gave Ernst expertise in social media marketing. With little background in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75820

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… The University, which has a national reputation for its work in behavior analysis as a treatment for autism, will … earlier this month. O'Brien, who has a background in social work and business, noted that she and her two … are characterized—in varying degrees—by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702

Western announces 2022 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… religion and an affiliate scholar with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, have been awarded … 2022 are demonstrating the value of creative and innovative work in serving our students and society,” says WMU … endeavors and look forward to seeing the results of their work in the years to come.” The awards were determined by a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67866

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… this award and am certain that it is because of the hard work and commitment of the students this year.” Chapter … president Quinlan Lewis credits Palmer with contributing valuable guidance for the chapter. “Dr. Palmer is a perfect fit … as business students. Chapter activities this year included social events with alumni and the first Women in Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

Paul Clements to speak on poverty in Bihar

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… Political Analysis: Rethinking the Microfoundations of Social Science," which will be available through the … from Princeton University and a bachelor's degree in Social Studies from Harvard University. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/337

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… from Buster as they were awarded for their outstanding work on campus—Kirkolis and Schroeder as student employees … an associate professor and director of Western's School of Social Work. Her nominator, a graduate research assistant, … Thanks to Dr. Harrison's empowerment, I am a more effective social worker." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736

Dollars and cents of good governance explored in Sichel Series

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… of public affairs and director of the Center for Health and Social Policy in the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public … Carolyn J. Heinrich Heinrich's research focuses on social welfare policy, labor force development, public … methods for program evaluation. In her research, she works directly with governments at all levels, including the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1647