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WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… to bring more teachers of color to classrooms Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University … Future Teachers of Color President William Wright working with Kalamazoo Public Schools students Kwan Green-Hemphill, … Wilson-Bridges. “The strong relationships that she built with all of her students, and the fact that she pushed all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

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… Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act Submitted by Erin Flynn on … looking forward to his first industry job, beginning a nine-month contract in August as a vocalist in “Big Band Beat” at … says. It’s given him the ability to enter the job market with confidence in his ability to adapt to whatever …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

… Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of … Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Sometimes from week to week, or month to month, it feels like you’re not getting anything … to accomplish this year.” Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens speaks with Dr. Betty Dennis at the 2022 CHHS DEI Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach  Submitted … earned her Ph.D. from the University of Louisville with her work focusing on the confluence of race, literacy, …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise

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… community work wins national praise Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Corporation for … President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction . The Honor Roll recognizes higher … conference. Just 100 schools around the nation earned "with distinction" status in the annual awards program that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565

WMU wins MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award

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… MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … has earned this prestigious honor and the second time this month Bronco student-athletes have been recognized for … Achievement Award for being the conference institution with the overall highest GPA rank by gender. "We could not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42435

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience Submitted by Chris Hybels on Anaia Kassenda walks the runway during MODA's Fashion Show … makes you understand how to apply what you've learned. With my internship right now I'm learning to work in a fast …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo

Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU

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… gives talk on democracy, education at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A man known for his … visits the Western Michigan University campus this month to speak on democracy and education. Dr. William Ayers … What Democracy Demands in its Schools." He also will meet with faculty and students while on campus. William Ayers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… Mich.—Acting at its Dec. 12 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved rate increases for … units. The increases will go into effect starting with the fall 2019 semester. While remaining sensitive to … in alignment with the surrounding community market, monthly apartment rates will rise between $0 and $27 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives Submitted by Deanne Puca on … or low-income students for success. That experience along with a graduate  assistantship  with economically and … for working as a higher education administrator. This month, she joins Western Michigan University as associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609