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Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

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… After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet reception will be held … a talented young woman who grew up in the foster care system, came to WMU through the University's Seita Scholars … who has contributed to improving New York City's drinking water; and a soon-to-be psychologist who studies the effects …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

New HyFlex model provides ultimate flexibility for MBA students to advance careers

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… degrees in psychology and English in 1983. "I might want to teach with (my master's degree). I've been in … to do that." Greschak listens to a classmate. While he'd always planned on graduate school, "life happened" and he … my instructional designer to fix some of my mistakes in the system," says Bott. "It reminds me how creative and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63891

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… those who are in the child’s life.” Drawings hang on an art wall in the Children’s Trauma Assessment Center. These … really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of the new center is not to duplicate … best fulfill their needs. Resiliency case manager Shelbey Watson-Beasley, also a social work graduate student, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… during the holiday weekend include a production of the Broadway musical "Elf" on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and a performance of … It is also& Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day at Waldo Stadium. Listed below are Thanksgiving weekend hours … costs while the University is closed, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330

Admissions director candidates slated to visit campus

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… prospective students. Prior to joining the U-M team, he was a U.S. Naval officer who had administration … St. Olaf College and a master's degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Kelly Westeen has been at Arkansas-Fayetteville … admissions modules on the university's Student Information System.  Prior to serving in Arkansas, she was a teacher at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20054

Featured Graduates

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy

… 2022 A little about myself: My name is Isabel Barajas. I was born and raised in Holland, MI, where I am lucky enough … hiking, sudoku, and card games. During college, I was fortunate enough to be on the E-board for the Latino … of her MSW and JD degrees to help make our U.S. justice system a little more about justice. With her passion to …

https://wmich.edu/mlkacademy/graduates

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… professionals are helping the city of Detroit devise lean systems that will improve the city's overall efficiency—and … Monette of Sterling Heights; current student Leo Bieniek of Warren; alumnus Joe Fleck of Oakland, a retired senior … lean systems to the projects, with the goals of eliminating waste, reducing expenditures, and providing the structure, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … Western Michigan University should consider as it moves forward with developing its first comprehensive transportation … and user needs put a strain on the parking and mobility system, leading to more driving and congestion and lower use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study of Social … Success includes The acclaimed Seita Scholars program that was founded in 2008 and offers college access and support … that help youth--particularly those in the child welfare system--mitigate or eliminate risk and promote healthy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… thrive.  Originally built in 1971, Willis F. Dunbar Hall was one of three buildings constructed to support a growing … THE ROAD TO RENOVATION      Pre-renovation, Dunbar Hall was characterized by flickering lights, narrow hallways, and … obvious but equally impactful is an entirely replaced HVAC system, heated sidewalks to reduce the need for salt, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall