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Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert

Haworth College of Business

… to a distance learning model and what students and faculty can gain from the experience. What sorts of content do you … best about your video content and other content that they can access remotely? Videos are the students’ most commonly … to WebEx meetings. We are unique in that this format can benefit students, as virtual meetings are a common …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58668

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

News

… school and try to get with coaches, academics, anybody that can let you know about these players to get as much … for a certain body type in a kid; it's kind of hard. You can watch them on tape, but you’ve got to actually get eyes … after football. “Coach Darnell always talked about the bigger picture and understanding that this game doesn’t last …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Top seniors honored as 2012 Presidential Scholars

News

… The designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates . Selection is based on the … Angie M. Paula Sanchez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. English-- Christopher J. Hart of Lamoni, Iowa. … V. Del Orbe Henriquez of San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic. Music-- Kirsten R. Schaffert of Sanford, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/278

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a time when football concussions are triggering lawsuits and making headlines, students at Western Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the … electronics on a flexible organic plastic substrate that can cover the inside of a helmet. Now they are looking for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… this EdS program is to prepare practitioners so they can make an impact in their schools and communities across … a hybrid-flexible ( HyFlex ) approach, meaning students can either attend courses in-person or access them …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0%

Housing and Residence Life

… rates for all residence halls with varying meal plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates.     Golden … dynamic residential and dining spaces where students can successfully pursue their academic and career goals. The …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/25-26-housing-rates

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on their disciplines in a global context.   Dr. Paul Ciccantell Each year, one WMU faculty member has the … between our faculty and those from Passau." Dr. Paul Ciccantell , professor of sociology at WMU, participated in the … my cultural understanding and German language skills,” Ciccantell says. “My stronger understanding of the German …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

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… Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates . Selection is based on the … an intern for the U.S. Department of State at the American Consulate in Curaçao who ultimately plans to enter the American Foreign Service; a skilled violinist who has won …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… poetry. More information about Klein and his lecture can be found here .  Dr. Cara Wallis, associate professor in … are using social media to communicate their daily struggles. Her talk aims to provide greater insights into the … China. More information about Wallis and her lecture can be found here .    A unit of the Haenicke Institute for …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… chain management program According to Zondag, consumers can expect a largely stable holiday season. The National … and manage uncertainty.  “Expect ongoing discounting, aggressive price matching and a strong focus on value across … ongoing war in Ukraine, continue to push commodity prices upward, while tariffs on imported goods add fuel to the fire. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025