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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… success in her career at WMU made her the perfect fit as we work to expand OLLI at WMU." Martini notes the search … learning opportunities in Southwest Michigan." Having worked with a more traditional student population for most … perspectives and statuses, women, multiculturalism and social change, and grant writing for WMU in addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

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

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… MLK events Wednesday, Jan. 11 WMU-Kalamazoo Public Schools Social Justice Book Bowl, 5 p.m., Linden Grove Middle … and student research on the role of writers as agents for social change, as well as to promote literacy in students … creation) and Recitation (performance) of another poet's work on the MLK theme. Friday, Jan. 13 Community Reflection, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… Kalamazoo Literacy Council—formalizes and strengthens the work the two organizations have been engaged in together for … strengthen our efforts not only in civic engagement but in social responsibility and shared prosperity by formalizing … as a second language, health literacy, parent literacy and workforce literacy. It also provides one-on-one tutoring, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation Information Wilson with his Delta Network Planning Co-Workers Now part of Delta's three-airport operations in and … and aviation, you can move your planes around your network very easily to adapt to the demand environment."   And …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson

WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility

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… educational leadership, family studies, engineering, social work and psychology.  The just-completed project was the … the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. WMU-Grand Rapids gives working adults the ability to continue their education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26242

Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Henrickson's Haworth College of Business marketing coursework and mentors helped prepare her to take on a challenging … up with other interns internationally and presenting her work in Sweden to leaders of Atlas Copco, a large industrial … things you can do with it! I could go into sales, research, social media, search engine optimization and many other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664

WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… both universities to analyze Medicaid and foster youth casework data in order to track county-by-county utilization. … within 30 days. The interdisciplinary expansion of that work will examine data before, during and after that … outcomes, which contribute to improved educational and social outcomes and prevent problems in later life. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

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… Year-end reports reflect the impact associated with work done annually to ensure that the University is learner … a diverse, inclusive and healthy community; and Advance social, economic and environmental sustainability practices. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412

New Michigan autism resource launched at WMU

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… of Excellence. Families will be able to visit WECAN and work with an interdisciplinary diagnostic team specializing … said Calley in his comments as he lauded the University's work in training professionals and providing services for … and a developmental pediatrician.  A psychiatrist and social worker will also be on the team as needed. Dr. Ann …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26859

TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… future teachers with academic, emotional, financial and social support. Participants in the program also have access … future teachers from Western Michigan University. TRIO FESP works with teaching majors who are first-generation, … students or students with disabilities to help them work toward graduation. The program offers students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71435