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Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher … in University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS). Combining her experience in higher education … is designed to address one of the most critical and sought after competencies required in today’s organizations: the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

News

… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of … Boeing and Airbus aircraft, in addition to normal passenger service, the airline has transported hundreds of thousands … he was furloughed twice by two different airlines—and after 9/11 have helped him to remain optimistic that he and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

News

… Michigan found Black and Arab American mothers who sought services from mental health therapists for their adolescent … Michigan and 180 in metro Detroit, and the actors called after hours and left messages seeking mental health … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Library systems upgrade scheduled on Dec. 17

University Libraries

… available from computer stations on the first floor in Waldo Library. If problems persist after Dec. 17, please contact our team by email at @email . …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/library-systems-upgrade

FASTER Program

Family Assessment, Specialized Treatment Advancing Resiliency in Families (FASTER Program)

… by a grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and operates through the … Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center, which was the first trauma assessment center in Michigan and from … Stress Network (NCTSN) and serves on NCTSN committees.  Our services are all free. We primarily offer family assessments …

https://wmich.edu/faster

Education professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award

College of Education and Human Development

… professor's study nominated for Article of the Year award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Summer Davis …   Davis , an assistant professor of secondary education, was nominated  for the  National Association of School … on  "' It’s the Teacher’s Responsibility:' Examining Pre-service and In-service Teachers’ Responses to Racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74965

What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy?

College of Arts and Sciences

… two and a half years ago, when Strong and her son started watching the show together. Although it was her son who first wanted the spot behind the podium, … yearly. Then there were various rounds of video interviews. After that? Radio silence.   “I was told that I was in a …

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

History

Beam Power Plant

… facility, serving the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. 1930s Service extended to Western Michigan University's East … providing steam to Spindler Hall, Oakland Recital Hall and Walwood Hall. 1950s-60s 1950: Steam extended to West Campus … hundreds of thousands of dollars. 2007 Power plant was renamed to Robert M. Beam Power plant in honor of Beam's …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/powerplant/history

Internal Partnerships

Corporate Engagement

… Are prepared and career-ready to enter the workplace after graduation Contact Buffy Nespodzany  to learn more … around us. If you are a faculty or staff member who wants to: Engage with a corporate or community organization for a project/class/volunteer or service opportunity Connect your students with local …

https://wmich.edu/corporate/internal-partnerships

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—they are looking for ways to continue telling meaningful and accurate stories … reporting experience and providing an important service to the local community.  “This is an incredible … since its start.   Aptly named, the collaborative formed after a chance meeting between two people— Sarah Lee , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152