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Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship
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… multicultural issues in speech disorders and development of social language skills in children with autism spectrum … Innovation Professorship as a platform to advance her work and advance our knowledge of how to better identify and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65852
Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU
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… was published Aug. 20 and can be found online at scholarworks.wmich.edu/grandfamilies . The journal is a product of … State's Dr. Deborah Whitley , associate professor of social work. They also are co-directors of the grandparenting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130
Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn
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… in Kalamazoo on a single evening last February. The group worked to examine existing communication tools and potential … become aware of such events. New commercial software called Social Sentinel, purchased to continually scan social media and alert WMU officers to issues emerging …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740
Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan
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… criteria ranging from paths to professional advancement to workplace culture. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A top education … Western Michigan University is also a great place to work. The institution was named the top-rated education … and staff member on campus and to their dedicated teamwork fostering a high-quality educational environment that …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025
Groundbreaking for Valley Dining Center set
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… Drive is partially closed for site preparation and utility work. Those attending the groundbreaking should approach the … with numerous seating options to create a comfortable and social space for guests to connect with others during meals. … the late-night period, in addition to a place to study or socialize with friends. A short video tour of the building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24622
“Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… angles. She’s put these skills into practice with her work at Bronconess Wine , a student-run company at WMU. … organization, which gave me the chance to plan events and work closely with other student leaders. These experiences … “This role has given me hands-on experience that is valuable for my future, and I have enjoyed being part of a team …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/finance-leadership-business-strategy-desiree-krawczyk-bronconess
WMU takes action to advance racial justice
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… the Climb fund as a down payment to pursue meaningful social change. "With these resources, we will continue our work in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s address, … at what we all can do to begin to change our campus. The work we are engaging in will not be easy or fast because it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328
Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU
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… the conference, from planning, recruitment and training to working as mentors to younger students. Business students in … calling for inquiries into corruption and other forms of social and legal injustice. The weekly protests continued … She is also a member of the Nobel Women’s Initiative and works with her sister Laureates to support grassroots …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403
Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess
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… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days between Thursday, March 1, and Monday, March 12, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319
Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program
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… KALAMAZOO—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … aid and scholarships at WMU and has done considerable work on behalf of homeless students as well as those who … Legal Services , both of Kalamazoo, will receive the Chávez Social Justice Leadership Award. Thornburg is co-founder and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14270