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WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement
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… it not been for her outreach and kind explanation of the program. While graduate education is not an easy path, she … says Dr. Krystin S. R. Martens , assistant professor of program evaluation at Michigan State University. … Ph.D. candidate in the Interdisciplinary Evaluation Program at Western. For more WMU news, arts and events, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter
Save the date for Fall Convocation
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… ninth president. Convocation day starts with a morning program that includes Teaching and Learning Bash … ideas in the classroom. To register for a morning program event, visit wapps.wmich.edu/workshops . Direct …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40724
Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients
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… Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and center, welcoming recipients of a new full academic scholarship for those attending select schools on Grand … Rapids Community Foundation's (GRFC) Challenge Scholars program. WMU will offer two full-tuition scholarships per …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159
2023 WMU Homecoming weekend fun set for campus and community
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… and their awards include Rebecca Cox, Mike Doss and John Phillips , Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards; … Tremblay , WMU ROTC Wall of Fame Award. WMU’s Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse will celebrate 50 years … atrium. There will be food, music and speakers. The program has received an anonymous monetary donation for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73027
Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner
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… leader César E. Chávez Saturday, April 1, during an annual scholarship fundraising dinner that includes the … and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. Dr. John M. Dunn , WMU president, will be among this year's … a reception at 5 p.m. followed by the dinner and awards program at 5:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729
Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste
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… State University. About Heritage Hall WMU President John M. Dunn poses next to the dedication plaque in Heritage … for the next generation of leaders," said WMU President John M. Dunn of the award. "We've taken a historical and … and the Dow Chemical Co. More details on the awards program and information about finalist projects in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34177
Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… like the Zhang Career Center , the Business Externship Program , and the various business registered student … Conference in 2025, and I was selected for the Accounting Scholars Development Program hosted in Washington D.C. by Howard University in …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations
Faculty Senate elects board members
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… of physician assistant, and director of the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Vice president— Dr. … of the telecommunications and information management program. Dr. Janet S. Hahn , assistant professor of … specialist II-professional specialist of communication. Dr. John A. Jellies , professor of biological sciences. Dr. Bret …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32854
Community college pact extends WMU presence in metro Detroit
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… WMU's growing presence in southeast Michigan. WMU President John M. Dunn and WCCCD Chancellor Curtis L. Ivery met Feb. 6 … studies as part of a "two-plus-two" arrangement. The program will see WCCCD students complete their associate … Dawn Gaymer , WMU's vice provost for extended university programs, says the University plans to reach out to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4686
New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar
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… New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … top collegiate aviation programs," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "This thoughtful decision by the Legislature … years to come." Dunn singled out Sen. Mike Nofs and Rep. John Bizon for their leadership in keeping the capital …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902