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WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award
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… to help young people who have aged out of the foster care system succeed in college. A panel of seven judges … finalists for the 2017 Project Degree Completion Award are Boise State University, Colorado State University, the … retention and degree completion. We're thrilled to share their experiences so other institutions can replicate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136
Arts and sciences college announces three appointments
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… studies program, respectively. All of their appointments are effective July 1 . Heather L. Petcovic Petcovic … dealing with undergraduate education in physics and STEM areas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Macalester … 2014. The global and international studies program prepares students for careers in the increasingly globalized …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40453
WMU gets final OK to offer classes in Punta Gorda and Tampa
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… nationally recognized programs by providing more health care settings for clinical rotations. Expand the off-site … deliver access to the University’s four-year programs that are most beneficial for the needs of individuals in Charlotte County and surrounding areas," says Dr. Dawn Gaymer , WMU's associate provost for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38888
Top seniors to be honored as 2017 Presidential Scholars
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… Student Association. After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert reception … pathology and audiology major who envisions a career with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39008
WMU football improves to 10-0 and climbs in rankings
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… Franklin broke off a 19-yard touchdown run for his 39th career rushing touchdown, tying Jerome Persell's school … coach of the year | Dec. 7, 2016 WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl | Dec. 4, 2016 WMU to host …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36282
WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director
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… Scholars program, but also promote other programs that are a part of the Center for Fostering Success. "The search … interest in student success and her solid record of career advancement. Ronicka brings a unique blend of … She initially spent nearly a decade of her University career in the Division of Multicultural Affairs, most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081
Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… in the world, watching planes take off and dreaming of a career in aviation.” “Shortly after graduating in spring 2020, I was fortunate to begin my professional career as a flight test engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace,” … G700, G800 and G400 business jets.” While Litvinova’s parents and grandparents were all college graduates, she was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875
WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey
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… tremendously valuable information for us to work with and share with our students," says Dr. Diane Anderson , vice … "It allows us to tailor our messages about safety and awareness in a way that will be most effective in preventing … felt faculty were genuinely concerned about their welfare and 76 percent felt the same about campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36597
WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics
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… he was the only member of the group not from the Detroit area. He and his teammates, Chefs Jeremy Abbey , John Piazza … came to WMU in 2014 after nine years with Bronson Healthcare Group and a career in food that began with the Opryland Hotel in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355
Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
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… Jan. 4 , pending WMU Board of Trustees approval. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Vasquez Heilig bring his experience … help students pursue their purpose, prosper in meaningful careers and make an impact on the world around them. Vasquez … the college saw a 63% increase in freshmen this fall compared to 2019. Vasquez Heilig prioritized increasing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883