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Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment

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… year, WMU administrators forecast unprecedented losses of up to $85 million due to the economic impact of COVID-19 on … the losses are better than predicted, but they are still significant. We took a conservative approach in our budget … an equivalent amount in federal CARES Act funding to make up for the reduction, there were limits on how those federal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258

Expedited counseling psychology master’s program now offered to meet industry demand

College of Education and Human Development

… at WMU in behavioral science or psychology can enroll in up 12 credit hours that count toward a master’s degree, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72294

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement

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… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076

Applications available for student sustainability grants

Sustainability

… are due at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 2 , for up to $75,000 in Student Sustainability Grant funding to support student research, activities and initiatives that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37642

WMU trustees meet to consider 2019-20 budget, tuition rates

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… board is expected to adopt a general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1 . Trustees also … of the Business Technology and Research Park 2 also is up for board approval. The original BTR Park in WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54079

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

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… classroom layouts, student workspaces and major technology upgrades for teaching and learning. The building will also be upgraded to maximize energy efficiency and better align with … WMU’s sustainability mission. The project is set to wrap up in fall 2023. The state of Michigan will provide $30 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… member. An individual may only receive the award once. Up to two Global Engagement Awards are made each year during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Western expand technical learning programs that directly support Michigan's talent pipeline in key industries and … by leaders with Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Michigan Economic … in the United States,” Attari said. “Our bold strategy is designed to develop and deliver talent specific to Michigan’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… years at WMU taught me to keep to it even if you are struggling. Showing up every day and being persistent has been a theme … and NASA will partner to produce an experimental airplane designed with the goal of lessening commercial aviation’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… increase sales. After graduation, Sánchez found himself struggling to find a job in the aviation industry amidst the … Sánchez says a college education wasn’t a given growing up. He’s one of four children, and the youngest of his … “[My parents] didn’t know what their kids would accomplish upon immigrating to the United States,” he says. “Being that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302