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WMU researcher's study shows that virtual, blended schools continue to struggle
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… below traditional public schools. Dr. Gary Miron , WMU professor of educational leadership, research and technology, and Dr. Charisse Gulosino , assistant professor of leadership and policy studies at the University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31874
Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A team of faculty experts will discuss the Zika virus during a … Those attending are welcome to bring their lunch. Members of the panel will be Dr. Kieran Fogarty , professor of interdisciplinary health sciences; Dr. Karim Essani , professor of biological …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30281
Honors organization recognized with national award
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's chapter of the national honor society Alpha Lambda Delta has again … the Flame Award is a follow-up award to the Society's Order of the Torch Award, the honor society's highest accolade, which the WMU chapter last won in 2015. The Order of the Torch award is only awarded to a chapter every four …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972
Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons
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… are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate student, a new … a dual master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies , will perform live … student Abby Tongue takes notes during a dress rehearsal of "Madagascar—A Musical Adventure JR." at the Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232
Business college dean's Just Business blog debuts
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business has launched the inaugural edition of Just Business, a new blog that will feature regular posts on business issues of the day. The voice behind the blog is Dr. K ay Palan, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27907
Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU
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… Mich.—Stress. Anxiety. Depression. A growing number of college students nationwide are seeking mental health … are developing new ways to help. "Mental health is a part of wellness that we often neglect or don't think about as much as we do physical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667
WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University professor and two instructors are slated to take part in a … Sept. 23 , at the Kalamazoo Public Library. Members of the gown contingent include Dr. Daneen Wardrop , WMU professor of English, Hedy Habra , a WMU Spanish instructor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18690
Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cast members of "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" KALAMAZOO—"Puppet Up! – Uncensored," a wild romp in which the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to … race around below displaying their skills in full view of the audience. Created in part by award-winning director, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026
Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project
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… Puca on Dunbar Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dunbar Hall, one of Western Michigan University's most heavily used classroom … capital outlay dollars. Some $30 million from the state of Michigan and $10 million in funding raised by the … Dunbar Hall is home base for the College of Arts and Sciences and is used by many other WMU units. The second …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51700
WMU sales program nationally recognized for excellence for 10th year
Haworth College of Business
… verified) on Steve Newell, sales and business marketing professor KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University sales and … by the foundation for preparing students for careers in professional selling and helping to elevate the sales profession. With 280 students and more than 1,500 alumni, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/32857