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WMU's Fall Convocation celebrates achievement, State of University

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… outstanding faculty and staff and give his State of the University Address at Fall Convocation on Friday, Sept. … Teaching and Learning Bash and Assessment as Ally from  8:45 to 11 a.m.  in Rooms 208-210 An  11 a.m.  campuswide award … achievement, as five sets of Universitywide honors are presented--the Distinguished Service, Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54907

WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Economists base much of their work on the belief that equal opportunity is vital to … rigors of graduate school in economics is an initiative we are proud to support," says Dr. Christine Moser , a … Minority academic economists are even rarer, earning only 8.5% of doctoral degrees that year, according to the AEA. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… Hernandez will present a free talk for WMU students and the general public called "Breaking Chains: From Gangs to … at 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. Hernandez will share his personal story and discuss hardships faced by … and shares their stories and ideas based on the question, "What does privilege look like at WMU?" For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Although it's the birthplace of the Nation of Islam, a large part of … African American Muslims have a lot to tell us about United States history and politics because they have been here … of African American Muslims and African Muslims in the area. In collaboration with community activists, residents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

Students, researchers dig deeper into history of Fort St. Joseph

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… by Erin Flynn on NILES, Mich.—Students and researchers are breaking new ground in southwest Michigan, unearthing artifacts dating back to the 18th century.   The interdisciplinary nature of this … gave me more choice and made me much more invested in what I was learning and wanting to do it well.   "This isn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54551

WMed Class of 2021 chosen from largest-ever applicant pool

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The newest Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. … of 2021 "I think it says a lot about our community and what we've built here at WMed that applications continue to … 2021 boasts a median MCAT score in the 94th percentile compared to the 91st percentile for the Class of 2020. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42229

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and … were recognized during the April 12 event. Celebrating 25 years of service to Western are Dr. John Clark (Department of Political Science), Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Western Winds to premiere new work by School of Music director

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… students, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be … by Dr. Dan Jacobson , WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2479

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability … their mission: To foster the training of students who are interested in the environment, providing them with … he earned a doctorate in geography. Arriving in the United States in 1990, he began as an assistant professor at the

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In support of education students during the weeks leading up to the Michigan Test for Teacher … to serve in Michigan schools.   Not feeling fully prepared for the MTTC, Lewis reached out to mentor,  Dr. Brianne … math, art, P.E. and special education. I was not sure what to expect, but it was really nice and different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245