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… Mentor. Philanthropist.  There are many words to describe honors student Kendall Owens ; busy might be the most appropriate. The Plymouth native made it her … and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her …

… Puca on Martini KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edwin Martini has been appointed associate provost of Western Michigan … served as the interim associate provost of EUP since September 2018. Prior to that, he was second in command for three … effect April 1 . "I am incredibly thrilled and humbled to be asked to lead EUP on a long-term basis," says Martini, …

… Sleymann   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alaa Sleymann has dreamed of becoming a Western Michigan University alumna since she was … a doctoral degree in public administration and in 2006 became the first Bronco to defend his dissertation via … dedicated professors,” says Sleymann, who admits she struggled with doubt early on as classes became more …

… field course in 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow underground? … student learning in this field. A pair of faculty members in May will receive a nearly  $150,000 grant to better … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

… February 2020. "What's happened over the last year has just been striking," says Dr. Jean Kimmel , professor of … found moms of young kids lost more than 2 million jobs just between February and August 2020. "The COVID-19 crisis is, … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to …

… designed to help meet the needs of working adults. Beginning in the fall 2021 semester, the College of Arts and … The first strategic communication concentration that will be offered fully online is  public relations. General … psychology program at Western will prepare students for a better understanding of how humans think, act and feel. …

… location, and I am so excited to help WMU-Grand Rapids become the school of choice for students in the area who are … engagement initiatives. "We're delighted that Joanne will be joining our team," says Dr. Ed Martini, dean of … College and associate provost of WMUx. "As a long-time member of the Grand Rapids community, Joanne is the perfect …

… has earned the title of NCAA Consensus All-American after being named to the first-team in three of the five official organizations used to determine the honor. Davis becomes the first player in WMU history and the first in the … the other two official organizations in the pool. To be considered a Consensus All-American, a player must …

… The decision to recast the organizational structure was triggered by several factors, according to WMU's Dr. Yvonne … , director of outreach and training for the center who has been the face of statewide network, is leaving WMU on June … continuation of the ongoing efforts," says Unrau, "We will be working with her organization to share the systemwide …

… stand inside of the newly-founded Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dedicated … to thrive, the newly founded Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success (KABAS) is paving the way … in kindergarten through sixth grade who are a grade or more behind in their academic achievement, including but not …