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Jean E. Lowrie obituary
News
… and elementary education, died Nov. 9 in Florida. She was 96. Lowrie retired from WMU in 1983 as professor emerita … by colleagues and former students around the world as a warm and caring mentor who remained a prominent figure in … an elementary school librarian in the newly created school system of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a city that was established …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588
Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building
News
… Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been awarded LEED silver certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection, and … national Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System administered by the Association for the Advancement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608
National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree
News
… l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … as one of the crown jewels of Michigan’s higher education system. Over 36 years, I have enjoyed routinely being on … have a new representative in the next Congress, I will always remain a steadfast supporter of the University.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189
Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education
Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police
… MSP post or facility. Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten received an Award for Professional Excellence from the Michigan State … opportunities to better understand the criminal justice system and how it functions from an internal perspective," … In April 2023, students helped detectives identify Robert Waters , a 53-year-old from South Carolina, as the primary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963
Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Leadership, Master of Arts
Education Leadership, Research and Technology
… foundational leadership skills, exploring organizational systems, change, and professional development. Students also … For a full list of faculty, visit our directory. Explore Want more info? Discover more Graduate College Provides … know if Student Affairs is the right field for me? The best way to explore a career in higher education is to do your …
https://wmich.edu/leadership/hesa/masters
COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic
News
… COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted … University's Office of Research and Innovation has awarded five grants for research related to the COVID-19 … Santos COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system and potentially causes long-term respiratory …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443
Research Staff
Human Resources
… staff executive committee. Period of appointment and renewals All personnel actions, including recommendations for appointment, renewal, promotion, or salary increment, shall be initiated by … associates will be the same as those for staff compensation system employees. A .50 FTE is the minimum for benefits …
https://wmich.edu/hr/policies/researchstaff
The philosophy of grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … of Mourning.” The poignant piece explores the idea that systemic racism and violence in America forces Black people …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins
Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
Haworth College of Business
… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for Turtle Jump Technology. In addition, Brennan Vaughn … certified, Joshua began the work of building technology systems to solve real world challenges for behavior analysts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252
Fieldwork
Occupational Therapy
… pediatric rehabilitation, mental health facilities, school systems, outpatient adult rehabilitation, home health care … and the ability of the student to support progression toward entry-level competence." Supervision should also be … or other regulatory requirements, supervision need not always be "line of sight." Telephones, mobile phones, or other …
https://wmich.edu/ot/academics/fieldwork