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Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… endeavors for social change through communication Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … wasn’t always the plan. It just so happened to be the best chance he ever took.   Daniel Ebo Now pursuing his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … and community culture receptive to resolving conflicting beliefs through intentional listening, rational actions and … of StoryCorps The first initiative of the partnership will be bringing Dave Isay , founder of StoryCorps, an ongoing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… busy schedule, student driven to help people Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancer. … Mentor. Philanthropist.  There are many words to describe honors student Kendall Owens ; busy might be the most appropriate. The Plymouth native made it her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Experienced administrator, professor to lead Extended University Programs

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… Experienced administrator, professor to lead Extended University Programs … Puca on Martini KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edwin Martini has been appointed associate provost of Western Michigan … served as the interim associate provost of EUP since September 2018. Prior to that, he was second in command for three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52824

Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU

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… Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU Submitted by Megan Looker on Read a … Sleymann   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alaa Sleymann has dreamed of becoming a Western Michigan University alumna since she was … a doctoral degree in public administration and in 2006 became the first Bronco to defend his dissertation via …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037

Music challenge aims to build harmony, community from a distance

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… aims to build harmony, community from a distance Submitted by Erin Flynn on Watch Blake Morgan (left) and Dr. David Loberg Code's rendition of WMU's alma mater. KALAMAZOO, … of miles apart, a Western Michigan University faculty member and alumnus hope to bring people together—through music. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58869

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students monitor an aquifer test in … field course in 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow underground? … student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 grant to better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing … February 2020. "What's happened over the last year has just been striking," says Dr. Jean Kimmel , professor of … jobs during mandated shutdowns. A Pew Trust analysis found moms of young kids lost more than 2 million jobs just between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

New online Western programs allow flexibility for working adults

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… Western programs allow flexibility for working adults Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … designed to help meet the needs of working adults. Beginning in the fall 2021 semester, the College of Arts and … The first strategic communication concentration that will be offered fully online is  public relations. General …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63768

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director Submitted by Deanne Puca on Joanne Roehm KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … location, and I am so excited to help WMU-Grand Rapids become the school of choice for students in the area who are … programs. Additionally, Roehm is an active volunteer for MomsBloom and Girls on the Run of Kent and Muskegon counties. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494