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Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … assignments, helped me to list out everything, make sure I was turning in things on time, and make sure I was acing my … with disabilities. T hrough a variety of activities, services, and opportunities on campus and in the community, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

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… the older brother of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. He was interested in writing about the religious history of … and activist, albeit one constrained by the cultural and scientific horizons of the period just after the Civil War," Wilson writes in the book's preface. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

Associate athletic director honored by professional organization

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… , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society … as well as the women's golf program. He came to Kalamazoo after three years at Bowling Green State University as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887

Hettinger, Miller to lead WMU Board of Trustees for 2015

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… from WMU, retired in 2008 as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. Late last fall and after his successor resigned, Hettinger was asked to take the reins of the organization again as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21287

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… of the Bernhard Center. The event also will honor student award recipients and is free and open to the public. About … in his name to recognize students whose scholarship and service follow the ideals he represented. Whitney Young … and his wife ran an orphanage and did extensive relief work after the country was devastated by a tsunami. Contact: Mark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

WMU dean chosen for YWCA of Kalamazoo award

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… WMU dean chosen for YWCA of Kalamazoo award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Merrion KALAMAZOO—Western … for our community and an extraordinary level of personal service on her part to the national arts community." During … Merrion has held a number of leadership positions. After several years as an elementary, junior high and high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7014

Business students clinch victories at e-Fest 2019

Haworth College of Business

… Rogers' team offered an innovative transportation service to get students to their after-school activities. Vaughn and Rogers earned another … reduces the installation time needed on job sites. SnapDuct was one of 25 companies selected to pitch at the "Shark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53092

Ethics Center lectures start in February

Study of Ethics in Society

… Abra Smith , co-executive director, KYDNet; and Pamela Wadsworth , associate professor, WMU Bronson School of … of communication, in collaboration with the WMU Office of Service Learning and the Public Media Network. This event is … Department of Philosophy. There will be a light reception after the event in honor of the Ethics Center’s 40th …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/02/ethics-lectures-spring-2025

Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If … Why and what cause explosions in space? These and other scientific puzzles are explored during engaging monthly … preserving the migration of monarch butterflies and clean water. "We just like talking about what we do, and all of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

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 support them in their journey and offer them a job after they graduate. I want to wish our student veterans the …

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