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Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

News

… Mich.—The Michigan American Council on Education Network has recognized Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as a … in society at large. The award recognizes groundbreaking work on behalf of women that is outside the scope of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing further education. Read more about the results …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect

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… to welcome Julie Garrison back to the ACRL Board of Directors as vice-president/president-elect," said ACRL Executive Director Mary Ellen K. Davis . "During her time on the ACRL Board as director-at-large, Julie was engaged in a number of strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director Submitted by Deanne Puca on Joanne Roehm KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joanne Roehm , former director of Strategic Initiatives and LaughFest for Gilda’s Club …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… keeping with the University’s commitment to providing an affordable and high-quality education, the Western Michigan … the tuition-increase restraint cap proposed by the governor and Michigan Senate.  Tuition and required fees will rise by 3.2% for the 2021-22 academic year under the pricing plan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A blueprint for a more inclusive and equitable environment is beginning to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Two scholarships awarded to library student employees

University Libraries

… and Luke Halladay received $1,000 scholarships to support their academic journey. The scholarship also recognizes … says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "Working at the Libraries helps students gain knowledge and work experience in a professional environment. This …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/09/student-scholarships

Creating sustainable library collections in a digital world

University Libraries

… Creating sustainable library collections in a digital world Since their inception, libraries have been repositories of knowledge, community centers, and integral to a democratic society. Academic library collections are the cornerstone of inquiry and research, providing the campus …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-sustainable-collections

Internship opportunities grow in the product design program

College of Fine Arts

… Internship opportunities grow in the product design program Freshman year … years ago that I would be in the first graduating class for the new Product Design and Innovation major, I was so excited. My freshman year in the major was an …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/04/pd-internship-madison

Q&A with Author Jerjuan Howard

University Libraries

… Q&A with Author Jerjuan Howard We invited author and Western Michigan University alumnus Jerjuan Howard to … event, which was co-hosted by the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, Office of …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2021/10/jerjuan-howard