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Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… navigators are putting their problem-solving prowess to work setting students on the path to success. It's a mission … Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a bachelor's in social psychology from Western in 2015. "Merze Tate broke … the student concern, the squad will have an answer or work to make a connection with someone who does. "One of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… developing custom software for companies. In 2017, he began working towards obtaining a master's degree in applied … Award recognizes businesses that aim to promote a higher social purpose. It is awarded annually to a company from … student business accelerator, gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… Promise recipient herself. "I really love it." Wilson is working as a pathway coach for the Kalamazoo Promise. It's … experiences I've had have taught me how to … do the groundwork and create a foundation to build something," she says. … have recommended as they've seen her grow as a leader and social justice advocate. " Dr. Luchara Wallace was one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… Witschi has been named associate dean of humanities and social sciences in Western Michigan University’s College of … Sciences. "He brings a wealth of experience from his prior work as interim associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and from his previous work as the chair of the English department. I am confident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66669

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… he’d enrolled in classes, none knew how seriously he was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who … because I’ve been down this road before and it just didn’t work out.”   Tate, who grew up in Sturgis, initially … I did a lot of partying.”   So, he dropped out and went to work. He thought about going back one day to finish his …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

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… have seen it grow from everything done underground and working to make strides, and I think we've really done that … advisor. "As humans, we're communal creatures. We're social creatures. We need that support from people around … on a number of topics involving identity and intersectional social justice. Workshops in the program also fulfill some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56242

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

College of Education and Human Development

… collaborating for more than eight years and focus their work on LGBTQ-inclusive literacy instruction at the … her career to elementary teacher education and learning for social justice. WMU is proud to celebrate her scholarly …

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

Registration under way for spring Lifelong Learning classes

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… stimulating, promotes personal growth, and fosters social engagement. Academy courses are provided for the joy … literature and poetry, pharmaceuticals, real estate, social change, the fall of Soviet Communism, Spanish, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/158

Nita H. Hardie obituary

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… the political science department in 1964, then joined the social science area in the College of General Studies in … on attitudes and behavior. She was appointed chair of the social science area in 1972 and held this position until …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856

Prospective college students get financial aid help at campus event

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… Financial Aid Association and EduGuide, a non-profit network of people helping all children reach their full … income and financial statements Parents' tax information Social security number and parents' social security numbers A complete list of items needed, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/132