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Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… 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

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan … to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive … the Kalamazoo Promise initiative.” The initiative is set to launch later this year, with the first cohort of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… 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

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

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Cross’ extensive … alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford Field will be the setting for Western admissions and alumni events.   In …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

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

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

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