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He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on James Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer science, has more than 30 years of professional experience in information technology, … negotiate good salaries."—Rhodes But before completing his bachelor’s degree, he wanted to launch his information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Ethics Center lectures start in February

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of talks during the spring 2025 semester. All events are … Kathy Purnell, instructor, Department of Political Science, and director/managing attorney, Human/Civil Rights …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/02/ethics-lectures-spring-2025

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Through a number of professional challenges and internship experiences, … student, who will graduate  Saturday, Dec. 14 , with a bachelor's degree and an insurance portfolio analyst …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… fourth grade. KALAMAZOO. Mich.— Lupita Eufracio , a paraprofessional at Lawton Elementary, is pursuing her dream of … when teaching children's literacy. "I believe that the bachelor's degree will help me pursue my passion in … the  expedited three-year elementary education Bachelor of Science program  in the Department of Teaching, Leaning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the regional community and our own campus. WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences hosts the event, which is open to the public, in … all projects and the schedule by department. A sampling of projects and the students leading the way Machine …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Christopher Cheatham , associate dean of academic services in Western Michigan University's … for innovation." Cheatham, who specializes in exercise science and physiology, joined WMU in 2003 when he was hired … choice." Cheatham has three degrees in exercise science—a bachelor's degree from Miami University, a master's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47705

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi Taylor , a senior from Portage majoring … in Spanish, received the first annual $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for Cluventure, her travel agency with a twist. House of Pariah House of Pariah is a fashion startup that places …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

GRCC, WMU to extend decades-old partnership with new agreement

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… Sept. 2 , signing that paves the way for a new round of agreements that will allow both schools to better serve … who earn an associate degree at GRCC and move on to a bachelor's degree program at WMU. Effective upon signing, … GRCC students to seamlessly continue their work toward a bachelor's degree in business through WMU's Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26498

Author to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

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… Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez this month through an … Hart, a computer professional for 20 years. Hart earned a bachelor's degree in theoretical mathematics and a master's degree in computer science/engineering from Stanford University. In her book, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/277

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait … Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan