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WMU participating in LBGT national day of giving

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… WMU participating in LBGT national day of giving Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Money raised will fund … . The site includes examples of stories shared by WMU students and faculty, and content will be updated … site's giving day content as it is released to help raise awareness for Give OUT Day. For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32130

University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—On the eve … priorities for the year. "One of the major accomplishments was the implementation and completion of the first … says. "This priority initiative provided a meaningful way to look at integrated planning across all academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

Six to be feted as top staffers for spring 2018

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… Six to be feted as top staffers for spring 2018 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six Western … 2018 recipients of WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award . Only members of the nonfaculty workforce of more than … 1,800 people are eligible to receive the accolade. Spring award recipients Laura Cornish , dance production supervisor, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46168

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… changes name to World Religions and Cultures Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After over … and thematic issues. “I think it’s really helpful that way,” says Covell. “Our program helps students see the world more broadly, and as I tell them, if you want to understand history, you can't understand it without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

Child and Family Development

Academics

… long-term career goals, and your program will be supervised by WMU faculty in cooperation with management personnel in … child and family development program has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations and graduates …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/child-development

Sensing technology research advancing autonomous vehicle capabilities and safety

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in snow. It’s a big deal,” says Asher. “Every step of the way, we’re surprised at how well this technology is working, and we’re finding some really cool ways it could be integrated. —Dr. Zach Asher, associate … pavement markers can reduce navigational power consumption by up to 90%, the team reported in “Vehicle Lateral Offset …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/autonomous-vehicles-oakridge

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… to boost student success in high-risk courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … courses through a statewide effort called Michigan Gateways to Completion. At WMU, the effort was launched in 2015 as an initiative of the WMU College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877

Leona Heerlyn obituary

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… Leona Heerlyn obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Leona Heerlyn , a former … Michigan University staff member, died April 14 . She was 81. Heerlyn, of Michigan, joined the WMU staff in 1980. She was a medical office assistant in the Sindecuse Health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47495

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Russell Pliley, standing next to a … veterans who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service … Hat Trick—OHT—is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research

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… is new WMU associate vice president for research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Obare KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … vice president for research. Obare, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1 , has a long track record of attracting … serve WMU in this important role," says Obare. "I look forward to working with our faculty, staff and students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867