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WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… has played a vital role for more than two decades in supporting early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. … entrepreneurial energy and keep growing our economy,” says  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer .    Established by a series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… in courses that have historically low success rates. The goal is to have students who typically struggle in these … with these courses, we ensure a more engaged and supportive classroom environment for students. This in turn … changes in the way they facilitate teaching and learning. What are gateways? Gateway courses are high-risk and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877

The WMU MBA: A transformative experience

Haworth College of Business

… on global human resources in Western’s MBA program is what drew Kariappa to the University for her graduate … have played a crucial role for Kariappa throughout her time in the program. “ Dr. Jennifer Bott , who taught the … gained the ability to be flexible while staying true to my goals. I've realized that fueling your passion while …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa

Miller Auditorium presents a new twist on a classic tale

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… style. Princess Tea Party price is charged separately and does not include a ticket to the show. Princess Tea Party … woman with savvy and soul who doesn't let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38491

Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… Exceptions include Subway, Santorini Island Grill and Biggby Coffee, which will be open for their regular hours of … be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time unless a space is exempt from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12650

Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… Inc. and available on Amazon.com, grew out of Corder's longtime research on the Fed. "When the financial crisis happened, I thought it would be good time to revisit the Fed, how the crisis affected the … new lines of business and complex relationships that set up the crisis. Meanwhile, several other factors were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

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… Roosien went to Chile with the Geology Club. Roosien got a henna tattoo during his study abroad trip in India. … here out of a desire to join the Skydive Broncos. That's what put me over the edge," he says. That set the tone for … Leuven, Belgium, east of Brussels.  "Belgium was the best time of my life. It was my place of belonging; it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of food and consumer package goods marketing program, and Greg Gerfen , instructor of … from the show suited them best,” says Taylor. “We learned what titles were the most eye catching and how to create … through Adcraft Club of Detroit—a highlight of her time at Western.  “When I participated in AdCon, I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033

Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars

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… Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 graduates. … and volunteering on and off campus has helped me manage what is going on a lot better than most.” Those changes … number of leadership roles within WMU’s chapter during her time on campus and is currently president.  “I have learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59084

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by Anonymous … More than 500 people are expected to attend. To register, go to michiganautismconference.org/registration . Online … certified behavior analyst. Her presentation is titled "What Students and Educators Can Teach Us About Functional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858