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Physical Therapy

… Application deadline for our Summer II 2026 entering class is October 15, 2025. All applications must be in a complete or verified status no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on October 15. This includes official transcripts, all letters of …

https://wmich.edu/physicaltherapy/dpt/apply

Fieldwork Frequently Asked Questions

Occupational Therapy

… or Cara Masselink at cara.masselink@wmich.edu to discuss making arrangements to accept a level II fieldwork … during WMU’s academic program? At WMU, Level II fieldwork is completed at the end of the academic program. Please see … factors that influence engagement in occupation”.  What is WMU’s attendance policy for fieldwork? The level II …

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Competitive Admission Programs

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… Competitive Admission Programs A competitive admission program at Western Michigan University is one that is in high demand (there are more qualified applicants than openings) and has a capacity limit on the number of …

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Personal Health

Human Resources

… Personal Health Employee Handbook Section 16 Employee Assistance Program The HelpNet Employee Assistance Program offers free and confidential assessment, … wellness programs, activities and benefits to promote better health for all employees. Running tracks, swimming …

https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-health

About Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang

University Libraries

… Collections Center houses the WMU Archives and Regional History Collection , Special Collections and selected books … the Board of Trustees for Western Michigan University and is also a member of the WMU Foundation Board of Directors. Charles was a recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award —the highest honor WMU can bestow …

https://wmich.edu/library/visit/zhang/about-charles-zhang-lynn-chen-zhang

Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With more than 10 years experience living, conducting research and … trip to Japan in September 2022, however, may be one of his most unique, as he led a grant-funded study tour of … she gave a talk on Japanese culture that helped the group better understand Japan's pandemic response. The group also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Government Relations

… program   LANSING, Mich.   -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is encouraging Michiganders working in public service to … if they qualify for federal student loan relief no later than October 31, 2022. Thousands have already utilized the … across Michigan that spend their days making our state a better place to live. Whether you are a service member, …

https://wmich.edu/government/pslf

WMU student athletes excel academically

News

… during the past semester, with nine teams posting 3.25 or better. The top five teams in terms of GPA this past semester boasted GPAs over 3.5 with gymnastics leading the way at 3.76. The men's tennis team led all men's programs at 3.53. Top five team GPAs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4137

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

News

… University couple and southwest Michigan philanthropists Lynn Chen -Zhang , M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang , … and aspiration, the prestigious national award recognizes visionaries who strengthen cultural and intellectual exchange … realize their potential.    “We arrived with little more than two suitcases and a few hundred dollars, but we carried …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

2026 Dyslexia Summit

College of Education and Human Development

… summit focused on dyslexia, featuring expert speakers. This event will delve into critical aspects of dyslexia, equipping educators, administrators, and interventionists with the knowledge and tools to provide effective …

https://wmich.edu/education/rsvp