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Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors
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… Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … programs are incredible,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “Each of them has made significant contributions to … WMU believes research, innovation and scholarship should support our students’ growth and learning. These awards are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469
WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions
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… 27 faculty members and the promotions of 50 faculty members at its June 27 meeting, effective with the beginning of the … granted tenure, along with their unit or program affiliations, are: Dr. Kimberly Adams , School of Music Dr. Wendy … Frostic School of Art Dr. Maureen Mickus , Department of Occupational Therapy Dr. Christine Moser , Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47795
New student center highlights diversity and inclusion
WMU Student Center
… Diversity and Multiculturalism committee was to create a space that centered on student inclusion and … worked with diversity consultants from CannonDesign, a Chicago-based architectural firm, to plan the design and layout … campus with a focus on students from various affinity groups, such the Black Student Union, Latino Student Alliance, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395
Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business
First-Year Faces
… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business … says. “And when I heard about the food and consumer package goods marketing program at Western, I knew right then—this … with other students planning careers in business. The group offers networking opportunities, industry exploration, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239
STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce
College of Arts and Sciences
… STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM … is one way the University is striving to achieve that exact goal. With the backing of a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. … the University with guidance and funds for ongoing updates to STEM lab technologies and faculty professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684
Musical America names WMU prof Top 30 Professional
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… on Knific KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A respected music publication has named an accomplished Western Michigan University … was saluted as being "a charismatic teacher, composer, group leader and sideman to the greats, from Dave Brubeck and … this news," he says. "Musical America has always been the gold standard aggregator and publication for the music …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36825
What did the first female voters do with their new right?
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… What did the first female voters do with their new right? … U.S. women voted when first enfranchised nearly 100 years ago. Though the constitutional amendment extending voting … "green" fashion business, healing gardens designed by occupational therapy students and more. For more news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36069
BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Anonymous (not verified) on Nine teachers participated in the 2022 BIORETS program, engaging in real-world … experience over the course of seven weeks. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide “teachers research and … interact with one another and their environment. One group explored how microorganisms receive and respond to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69141
Graduate College moves, extends hours
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… Graduate College moves, extends hours Submitted by Anonymous (not … floor of Walwood Hall's west wing in August and now occupies the wing's entire first floor, which was vacated when … make financial contributions to the Graduate College in support of the effort will be recognized on a donor wall in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34667
Alfred Balkin obituary
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… Alfred Balkin Dr. Alfred Balkin , professor emeritus of education and professional development at Western Michigan University, died March 23 . He was 84. … honed his singing and piano-playing skills in Big Apple nightclubs using the stage name Alan Blake. Balkin went on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774