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Scholarship in action: Research highlights

University Libraries

… Beane shares her perspective during the “Who Owns Research Information?” panel discussion in October 2025. During Open … October, we hosted the panel discussion, “Who Owns Research Information?,” to spark conversation among researchers about …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-research-highlights

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote literacy in students who are responsible for reading two … and the co-founder of the Chicago Freedom School. For more information, contact Natalia Carvalho-Pinto at … for decorating as well as food and hot chocolate. For more information, contact (269) 387-2506 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… and recent graduate of the master’s degree program in literacy studies. That virtual classroom quandary compelled Hinga to research other ways a lack of digital literacy impacts what students and teachers are able to do … it might take away. Hinga is among a cohort of literacy studies graduates who found a way to better adapt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… Career Fair, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bernhard Center. General information Members of the public, along with students and … in the University's Haworth College of Business. For more information about the upcoming career fairs, click Calendar … will be available close to each event. General parking information also is available online . To obtain a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

Sindecuse Health Center

… for their appointment. Make an appointment Additional information For seasonal flu information , visit the Sindecuse Health Center at … . For comprehensive information about influenza , how to reduce its spread and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579

United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'

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… as part of the regional United Way's campaign to boost literacy. Books may be dropped off at bins in the Western … credit card or direct billing from United Way. For more information on the United Way of the Battle Creek and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981

Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… with her book, " Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ-Inclusive Literacy in the Elementary Classroom." "Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ-Inclusive Literacy in the Elementary Classroom" was awarded the 2018  Literacy Research Association’s Edward D. Fry Book Award . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204

Top seniors honored as 2012 Presidential Scholars

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… a high school mathematics teacher and a 20-year computer information professional who was laid off in 2009 and will … WMU's Faculty Senate and Office of the President. For more information , contact Janice Anderson, convocation committee … Rachael L. Myers of Jackson, Mich. Special Education and Literacy Studies-- Elizabeth A. Foley of Saline, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/278

Sabbatical leaves granted to 37 faculty members

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… change). Dr. Pairin Katerattanakul , Department of Business Information Systems Dr. Cynthia Jo Klekar, Department of … Kristal E. Ehrhardt , Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies Dr. Autumn Edwards , School of … Dr. Susan V. Piazza , Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies Dr. Susan Pozo , Department of Economics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11935

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… There also will be a presentation by WMU's new Financial Literacy, Educational Planning and Outreach unit in the … Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38392