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Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality
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… of offering avenues for connection at a time when social interaction and in-person activities are limited. … us are free." A virtual discussion about the racial healing work underway in the Kalamazoo community kicks off the … wellness. Friday: Matter. Examine areas for growth in social and environmental aspects of your life. Students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676
WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News
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… assistant—No. 57 Occupational therapy, Grand Rapids—No. 58 Social work—No. 71 Online College of Education and Human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794
Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo
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… for the rights of indigenous people specifically, and working toward racial reconciliation and human rights for … Menchú Tum Menchú won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for social justice and ethno-cultural reconciliation based on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913
Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions
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… of political parties and citizens in making democracy work? Who profits from political violence? Should medical … is to strengthen political parties. Using his experience working for numerous partisan and non-partisan political … professor of sociology and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College, argues that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657
Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists
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… war crimes and human rights abuses during crises. Her work with Amnesty International has included documenting … Africa for the Associated Press and Al Jazeera English. Her work included covering the aftermath of 9/11 in the Middle … will be tasked with reporting on the demonstration via social media so the march and its message has greater …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637
Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty
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… beyond their discipline and show great potential for future work. "It’s clear their futures as investigators and faculty … and I’m very grateful that they have chosen to do their work at Western Michigan University,” Bott says. The newest … Science Foundation grant exploring the science identities, social networks, and sense of belonging of STEM doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743
Four WMU grad programs among nation's top 50 in U.S. News ranking
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… Occupational Therapy, Grand Rapids—No. 58. Social Work—No. 71. All seven of WMU's top-100 programs are part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31097
WMU revamps online master’s in educational and instructional technology emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit
College of Education and Human Development
… program centers on applied, real-world learning. Coursework is deeply project-based, allowing students to use their … and practicum experiences. This flexible structure enables working professionals to implement meaningful changes within … rapid growth of artificial intelligence in education and workplace learning, the program now includes one required …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-online-edtech-masters-ai-design-pla
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 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