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WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition
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… (not verified) on Seita Scholars and staff members with at the April 2013 commencement. Photo courtesy of the Seita … education needs of former foster care youth have been singled out for national recognition by a leading social … people succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750
WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… host Science Olympiad statewide competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A WMU student assists a participant during … year's Region 10 Science Olympiad event. Western will host the State Championship event on May 4. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … vice president for academic affairs. “We look forward to showcasing our campus as a place to call home and a hub for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75430
WMU Ethics Center marks 30th year with conference, salute to founder
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… is required for the Thursday night reception and dinner. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics … from WMU. "The success of our keynote speakers illustrates how ethics at WMU has had influence both locally and beyond … has worked closely with the local medical community for many years, developing ethics programming and providing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30814
Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award
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… Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award Submitted by Anonymous … National Book Award for fiction. Too few people realize "how good Western's writing program is, and how many great writers have come out of it because of its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599
David Benac
History
… an email Location 4428 Friedmann Hall, Mail Stop 5334 Mailing address Department of History Western Michigan … 1997 B.A., History: Michigan State University, 1995 The American environmental movement of the late-twentieth … of the post-WWII United States. His research investigates how people act on their perceptions of nature, the science …
https://wmich.edu/history/directory/benac
Undergraduate Programs
Political Science
… Undergraduate Programs The Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University offers a standard major and minor in political science as well as concentrations in American …
https://wmich.edu/politics/academics/undergraduate
Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led … an announcement by WMU President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger sense … the out-of-class experience for students from around the world and potentially lead to the development of academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612
Types of Financial Aid
Financial Aid
… Types of Financial Aid At Western, we know the costs of receiving a … NetID and password . Find step-by-step instructions on how to log into and navigate Scholarship Universe or watch … Scholarships: These are usually offered based on merit. Many consider financial need (FAFSA recommended but not …
https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types
Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference
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… Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not … will focus on behavior management, a common concern for many families with children with autism and other … of behavior analysis. His presentation is titled "How Can We Increase the Impact of Behavior Analysis in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858
Fast Facts
Mentoring for Success
… Black or African American: 41/239 (17.15%) Hispanic or Latino: 103/239 (43.10%) Multiracial: 23/239 (9.62%) White: 48/239 (20.08%) International: 4/239 (1.67%) Female: 144/239 (60.25%) Male: … Nonbinary: 4/242 (1.65%) Population distribution by other identities 2024-25 Disability: 45/239 (18.83%) …
https://wmich.edu/peermentoring/about/fast-facts