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WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

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… Education Excellence in Diversity —HEED—honoree by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The University was recognized for … who are high achieving despite having challenges such as being homeless, undocumented, a ward of the state or from … on the intersection of identity, power and privilege, microaggressions and cultural humility for such units as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

WMU Theatre stages poetic drama inspired by tragedy

Theatre

… wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead … play special, Thomsen said, "For me, the play is such a beautiful exploration of human resilience and community. It … 2 p.m. Tickets Tickets for University Theatre productions can be purchased online at wmutheatre.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37227

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members have earned the inaugural New York Times inEducation … the most innovative incorporation of The New York Times into an education abroad curriculum. Dr. Jennifer Harrison , … of how The New York Times news, content and archives can be used to enhance education-abroad learning before, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

Why I give: David Lyth

W Magazine

… management, Lyth helped Western’s graduate program become one of only six certified globally by the American Society for Engineering Management.   Even in his … to meet her. So, I just walked up and inserted myself into their conversation.” After graduating, David married …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University student entrepreneurs are being recognized for their original business ideas. Avery … and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. Christoff & Sons, … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service that can be launched within a short period. Starting Gate …

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

Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing

College of Arts and Sciences

… with WMUx , provides students the chance to delve into the intersection between human intelligence and AI-generated text. “One of … learning activities and adaptable assignments that can cater to different scenarios as AI evolves. One notable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71959

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… right, helped them gain skills they will take with them into their careers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Empowering its first … are very grateful to have this opportunity from Western to be able to compensate the interns." "It's been a game … fertilizer to help farmers in developing countries. Page can offer a story for just about every Bronco involved. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460

WMU faculty to again provide ideas for sustainability in teaching

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… Research and Teaching faculty learning community that will begin in January and run through April 2014 . This new faculty learning community is being created to advance understanding of sustainability and … will meet once every three weeks for two hours, delve into existing research on common areas of inquiry and then …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3413

Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year, students and … WMU Alert messages via their campus email address. They cannot opt out of receiving these messages by email, but … up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log into the GoWMU portal and click Register for WMU Alerts. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703

Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western

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… in neurobiology, Bharat Goel has had a hand in a number of research projects that could have a profound impact … Michigan. Uncertain what to specialize in, Goel dove into Western's robust Registered Student Organization scene … into a passion. "I feel like as an electrical engineer I can have an impact on the fight against climate change. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905