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Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… the training program was one of the first of its kind in Michigan. By 1939, it was just the fifth occupational … program and is the second OTD program in the state of Michigan. Hock adds that the University's graduate program … with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "Our first fellow will begin this fall to work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

Two honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… and an experienced administrator have been named Western Michigan University's 2011-12 Distinguished Service Award … of 12 appointees named this past July to the newly created Michigan Autism Council, and he was among a select group … the First-Year Experience Curriculum Committee, WMU Upward Bound and the International Festival Committee. A WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… messages requesting Japanese books to support Western Michigan University's new major in Japanese garnered … in recorded history. Angles tweeted that even though Michigan had suffered from the economic downturn in the … offered to send them to me so that they would be safe in Michigan. I cried the first time I received one of those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A partnership between Western Michigan University and Gun Lake Tribe is breaking down … reach and impact across Native communities in southwest Michigan. "I'm really proud of the collaboration and the … work that is happening between Gun Lake Tribe and Western Michigan University," Sherwood says. "I think we've created …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s 2017 football team has earned a … Tim Lester. “I’m proud of our players for doing something bigger than the game. Credit also goes to Coach Helton and his … of our players.” After their act of sportsmanship, Western Michigan players congratulated Olson on his feat and left …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… Ricky Stull , assistant professor of chemistry at Western Michigan University, whose breakthrough research lays the … Chris Clark and collaborators at the University of Michigan, uncovered researchers had incorrectly assumed … who know the habit is bad for their health but are struggling to quit. Chris Clark "I think the application where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Academic Advising Resources

Academic Advising

… Academic Advising Resources Western Michigan University is dedicated to the professional … Chicago, IL May 9, 2025 MiACADA Annual Conference Michigan State University Lansing, MI October 26-29, 2025 … Humility ; Identity, Power and Privilege ; or Microaggressions . Register today center …

https://wmich.edu/advising/resources

Alumni

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

… The Mallinson Institute for Science Education at Western Michigan University is proud to present  recipients of its …

https://wmich.edu/science/alumni

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University alumnus and former trustee Dennis W. … Day O'Connor. Archer, a 1965 alumnus of WMU, has been a Michigan Supreme Court Justice, two-term mayor of Detroit, … mater during his career. He was appointed in 2005 by then-Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to serve an eight-year term …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

WMU program collecting donations for student coats and boots

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… the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fly, Western Michigan University's Seita Scholars Program is looking to … are being solicited from the campus community. Estimates suggest a pair of boots and a coat will each cost $50 to $75. … Emergency Fund, and mail it to: WMU Foundation
, Western Michigan University,
 1903 W. Michigan Ave., 
Kalamazoo MI  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20344