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Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight

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… for military-connected students as they transition from service to country into academia,” says Kenneth Franks , … Their talent and experiences matter, and the best way to thank a student veteran for their service is to … their journey and offer them a job after they graduate. I want to wish our student veterans the best as they start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… received the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Cross’ extensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Helen J. Healy obituary

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… Michigan University died July 26 , in Portage, Mich. She was 76. Helen J. Healy Healy joined the University in 1965 … retired from University Libraries in 2000 after 36 years of service. Healy was instrumental in computerizing the first remote access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18637

Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Carol J. … Staff retirements Chad H. Avery, arborist in landscape services, 22 years, effective Sept. 30, 2014. Brenda L. … K. Simmons, custodian in building custodial and support services, 27 years, effective Aug. 5, 2014. Theodore L. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21134

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Families and Children in the College of Health and Human Services. On Oct. 3 , Dr. Kevin Timpe , William H. Jellema … Valley Community College. There will be a discussion afterward with special guest Shukurani Nsengiyumva,  program … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… of health communication or preparing future public service leaders with hands-on evaluation experience, Dr. … have been named recipients of WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University’s highest honor for teaching … excellence. They will be formally recognized at the Fall Awards Celebration alongside recipients of other prestigious …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Thomas J. Carr obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died July 15. He was 87. Carr, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1962 and retired in 1988 after more than 26 years of service to the University. He was associate vice president for operations for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33588

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… his final semester in the College of Health and Human Services, the excitement of completing his nursing degree is … ChatGPT, on nursing education. Kyle knew that this was a chance to explore an area of great potential, but one … "I chose the topic of Artificial Intelligence because I was unfamiliar with how it worked and how it would impact my …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week

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Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week Submitted … study for their final exams, Western Michigan University's Waldo Library will be open 24 hours a day beginning at 10 … Sunday, April 22 , through midnight Thursday, April 26. The service desk also will be available 24 hours a day during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46381

Registration open for Gender and Leadership Summit

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… leadership and communication styles. Door prizes will be awarded to select students at the conclusion of the event. … to Sarah Schultz, graduate assistant for leadership and service programs in SL, at @email or (269) 387-2482 Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/58