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School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

News

… has been granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the national accrediting body for educational programs leading to the Doctor of Medicine—M.D.—degree. Announcement of the … collaborated to develop the medical school.  "The Kalamazoo community has a 40-year legacy of collaboration providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… by climate change, and they're impacting vulnerable and historically marginalized communities at higher rates than privileged populations. … than their white counterparts. It ties the pollution to communities that were redlined—a now illegal practice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’ Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … on organizational communication and how it translates to organizations and leaders. Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges Now, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

University of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts

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… provost for international affairs and interim director of international programs and studies at the University … Timothy J. Greene in announcing the appointment. "Our commitment to and strong track record in global engagement … In his current role, he oversees a department with 16 component units and international studies centers and some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7821

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven

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… Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Feb. 7 , in honor of Army Sgt. Mark … Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 32nd Transportation Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division in … Colo. Schoonhoven attended Plainwell High School, and completed basic training at Fort Knox, KY after joining the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4563

Registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… week of May 6 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are open to the public. They are taught in English and offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment, rather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6650

WMU students test drive new late-night bus service

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Trial period to determine if expanded hours are needed. KALAMAZOO--A … late-night bus service between the WMU campus and Kalamazoo community locations . Late night service on four Metro … and arrival. Late night hours will be monitored for usage and evaluated when the trial period ends March 1. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/64

Michigan mom finds fix for cold, wet winters

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… dryer wasted energy and laying winter gear on the vents took too long, Smoots set out to find something better. And … short hours to get from conception to prototype. Thus her company, KMS Designs Inc. , and its first product, The Green … everyday home, school and traveling needs. This fall, her company will launch two new products that were developed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47805

Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research

W Magazine

… wear lab coats. Dr. Yogesh Suryawanshi could be on the path toward a cure for cancer. After receiving his doctorate in … the immune system fails to detect and kill cells that become cancerous," says Suryawanshi. "You can genetically … options which can be equally good on their own or can be combined with conventional treatments to make them more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57078

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… orientation leader. The relationships she forged with incoming students as they passed through the program continued … profound impact on the human resources professional she is today. “I was very quiet and shy, so I decided to challenge myself and do something out of my comfort zone. I applied for, and was fortunate to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384