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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

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… Sonya Bernard-Hollins and Dr. Deveta Gardner, addresses the WMU Board of Trustees at its meeting on Friday, Sept. … integrated, holistic approaches to student success, we are building a new road map that guides students in charting … her dreams. When then-WMU President Dr. Dwight Waldo heard what happened, he immediately accepted Tate and provided her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators

College of Education and Human Development

… Dr. Wayne "Rusty" Stitt) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Partnering with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Western Michigan University faculty have been awarded a $425,000 grant to support educator mentoring and induction … everyone who interacts with students and their families are able to provide quality care and support," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75967

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

Organizational Change Leadership Ph.D. (Online)

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… Our Ph.D. in Organizational Change Leadership prepares you not only to lead transformation, but to create new knowledge that advances the field of organization development and change for the … and changemakers committed to pushing the boundaries of what we know about change. Graduates emerge as influential …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/ocl/phd

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

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

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

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