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WMU home page remains focused on prospective students

News

… of the new year. The first four rotating features, along with additional features now in production, are designed to … healthy increases to our number of traditional applicants," says Cheryl Roland, executive director of university … to 1997. Visit WMU News at wmich.edu/news Contact: Tonya Durlach January 11, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/51

Long wins prestigious orientation and mobility award

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… and mobility and who are dedicated to serving people with visual impairments. Blaha was a pioneer in the … College, Los Angeles. Other recipients of the Blaha award with connections to WMU, along with the year of their award, include Steve LaGrow (2006), …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/780

Racial attitudes of incoming freshmen compiled in new survey

News

… survey include: White students reported less experience with diversity than students of color. Students of color are … least once having had a meaningful conversation about race with someone from another group. Three in ten students expressed agreement with the idea that discrimination against blacks and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5383

Van Cooley obituary

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… on Cooley A longtime educator who worked extensively with Michigan school districts and spearheaded education … a member of the WMU faculty since 1996, was vacationing with friends in Florida when stricken. Cooley was appointed … as an assistant superintendent and superintendent. Working with teachers and administrators, Cooley developed state and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

Emerita receives national honor for children's theatre work

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… since 1992, the CTFA's Medallion Awards recognize significant contributions to children's theatre. This year, they … the artistic and professional interests of theatre for the young in the United States by funding proposals from … She has written several textbooks, including "Improvisation With Favorite Tales," which is in its 16th printing, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1884

Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel

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… staff, and collaborate in the development of budget models within academic affairs and with other vice-presidential areas. "I am delighted Chris … personnel matters as an associate dean—and with his significant research on budget models and ideas for innovation." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47705

WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship

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… students to pursue careers in audit. Hess graduated with honors in May 2021 and plans to graduate with her Master of Science in Accountancy degree from WMU … Competing on Western's women's lacrosse team. Volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592

Alumnus returns for one more challenge—a master's degree in finance from WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… skills as a strategic planning specialist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With graduate degrees in engineering, business and … professors who are willing to help and are invested in your success. The opportunities for personal growth and … Kolyvanov completed multiple internships in Michigan with Eastman Outdoors. Following graduation, he spent six …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71376

Exceptional finish for sales students in national sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… placed second overall at a national sales competition, with one student placing in the top five for individual … , faculty specialist, coached the team and was thrilled with the students' success. “My main goal was for our team … students rotated through two-minute Zoom interviews with company executives where they pitched themselves for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66860

Finance Assistant Senior

Human Resources

… Senior Job code 009558 Pay grade D Pay type Nonexempt/hourly General summary Performs a variety of complex accounting/financial functions in accordance with standard procedures and supervisory review. Major … or make budget recommendations. Serves as a liaison with University departments and/or outside agencies to …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009558