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Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

News

… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference, set for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 14-16 , is dedicated … Dr. Jen Austin , a lecturer at the University of South Wales. Austin obtained her doctoral degree from Florida … which served as a catalyst for the national movement toward autism insurance reform. Her presentation is "Favors, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks … meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University … I was taught I was going to college by parents who never set foot on a college campus." Archer recounted the path …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

John Borsos

Political Science

… Borsos Time at Western Michigan University 1972-88 John was a Kalamazoo native and a creative artist, outstanding … optimism against overwhelming forces. By middle school John was expressing himself through painting and especially … He received the Mitchell Gary Athletic Scholarship and set a school record at that time in the high jump (6’ 11”) …

https://wmich.edu/politics/borsos

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential

College of Education and Human Development

… of the big leagues, working with a non-profit was not part of Gracie Shettler's original game plan in … come from." A non-profit organization, Kzoo LEADERs was established to empower underprivileged youth in the … Lead program. "The program instructors really tried to set us up for success, not only in the current internship …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/shettler-broncos-lead-internship-sport-managment-experience

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

News

… in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… 16, defeating Boston University 6-2.   The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the his toric win: not only was it the first national title for WMU Hockey, but the … are not only winning championships, but continue to set cumulative GPA records,” says Carla Koretsky , dean of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective … Orderly." Friday, Oct. 9 , keynote speakers are Dr. Jane Howard , who received her doctoral degree from WMU, a licensed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

Sabbatical Leave for Administrators

Policies

… and applying for an administrator sabbatical leave and sets forth the terms and conditions an academic … 26.4 of the WMU/WMU-AAUP Agreement. 4.3. Sabbaticals awarded under this Policy are not part of the sabbatical … to the Dean of their college who, if they approve, will forward the request to the Provost. 4.2.3. If the Administrator …

https://wmich.edu/policies/sabbatical-administrators

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

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… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424