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Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition

News

… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has set tuition, required fees, and room and board rates for the … Michigan Achievement Scholarship. This state scholarship was created to ensure access to a high-quality college … our career outcomes demonstrate every year,” President Edward Montgomery says. “Within months of graduation, 9 of 10 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055

University reorganizes admissions area to match recruitment plans

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… in nonresident tuition charged and a change to the way the University handles assignment of nonresident status, … The new admissions recruiters hired will also be set up in clearly defined teams that focus on either … students. WMU's official enrollment total for fall 2016 was 23,252. Graduate enrollment makes up 21 percent of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39446

Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… the words acted as a magnet, drawing the individuals towards the human quest to explore and colonize the space … wheels that never left the ground. “Originally, my interest was focused on cars and high school auto shop,” she … take second! Looking towards the future, Vriesinga has set her focus on additional responsibilities and challenges. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career

College of Aviation

… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … biggest critics, who will make you double-think or don't want you to move up in life, can be family or friends.  I … saw all those buttons.  It was love at first sight."  That set the stage for envisioning a career path and was the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr

WMU to host watch party for football bowl announcements

News

… WMU to host watch party for football bowl announcements Submitted by … football team is hosting a football bowl announcement watch party Sunday, Dec. 4, in University Arena at Read … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36760

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

News

… courage and tenacity, this story focuses on how the Flint water crisis was discovered and then exposed to the world. This book club … justice for undeserved populations while the system is set up to ignore them. "The Moral Foundation of Politics" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner, Joel Webley  "You would be amazed," he … my first experience working in a non-profit capacity and it set the course for my future in community service."    Like …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

Committee seeks nominations for observation team

News

… Athletics and Student Affairs. They are responding to a set of questions developed for the Academic Program Review …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35760

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments from four … to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Student marketing association recognized for exceptional planning and communications efforts

Haworth College of Business

… its academic year on a high note—winning several chapter awards that highlight the value of this student organization. The awards, judged by a panel of AMA members, are based on how … chapter to run smoothly,” she says. “Previous chapters have set the precedent and the students this year excelled at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67957