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Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Michigan University recognizes the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the … ripples through Indigenous families and communities. So why do we celebrate this person who subjugated, tortured and … this year . To date, at least 14 states and more than 130 local governments have officially replaced Columbus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… Virginia. With the win against undergraduate finalists from Columbia, Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Penn State … University of Virginia, the WMU duo takes home a $12,500 cash prize. Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, which has … engineering, who has served as the team's advisor for more than two years. As advisor to the winning undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

Online library survey looks at customer service

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… participate in the online LibQUAL+ survey being conducted this month by University Libraries. The survey is available  through Sunday, April 10 . Conducted only once … staff to share their opinions with the libraries to help us better understand what needs improvement and how to better

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31026

WMU, KCC announce honors agreement for transfer students

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… row) Dr. Irma Lopez, dean of Lee Honors College; Dr. Chris Cheatham, interim provost and vice president for academic … from Western Michigan University and Kellogg Community College signed an agreement Wednesday, Oct. 1, … Lee Honors College. The Lee Honors College is home to more than 2,000 high-achieving students who are completing …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lee-honors-college-kellogg-community-college-sign-agreement

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… study for college credit. Fifteen WMU students and more than 14,000 students nationwide have received the award … abroad and the countries and regions where they go. It is administered by the Institute of International Education … Education, adds that the returning students are better prepared to assume leadership roles within government …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on A team of social workers and psychologists with roots at WMU is growing its practice to bring … path to become a social worker. An actor for more than 20 years in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles, she … the one I rely on most is just being me. "I am a better clinical worker and a different therapist than I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce

College of Arts and Sciences

… STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce … WMU faculty to gain real-world experience so that they can better incorporate industry needs into current and future … problems. With STEM employment expected to grow faster than overall employment through the 2019–29 period (10% vs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

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… role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's … no organization or institution does work alone. It's always better to have people with different experiences, different … Prior to joining the University, she worked for more than 20 years as an advertising and marketing executive in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… organizational change leadership research Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. David Szabla KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The biggest … suite of professional competencies is far more powerful than a passing a exam." That's why  Dr.   David   Szabla , chair of the department, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues

W Magazine

… Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student speaks with a … that, and I’m thankful for that,” Tegethoff says. “This is why rule of law and security are important, so that isn’t my … and have good, helpful discussions that get you both to a better place.” Bowen says while many students came away with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379