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Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… prepare for interviews and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating … Handshake account or navigating any job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by … would be hiring for job opportunities, including summer and youth camps. Log into Handshake for more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study

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… tuition discounts and remission are among the most significant parts of the WMU benefits package. Full-time benefits-eligible employees can use a 100 percent tuition-and-required fees discount … to both graduate and undergraduate courses.  Employees with full-time benefits eligibility also are eligible for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8571

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

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… while also preparing me to be a well-rounded adult that can advocate for and carry myself as a professional in the … says. It’s given him the ability to enter the job market with confidence in his ability to adapt to whatever … pursue higher education. “It feels so good to know that I can be a role model for my niece and start the tradition for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064

Area families sought to host international teachers and students

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… on Explore new cultures as a host family. KALAMAZOO--If your family enjoys meeting new people, exploring new cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a … teacher or student and are required to provide their guests with a private bedroom and two meals daily--breakfast and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/961

Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing

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… results here . KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Magreth Haji fell in love with aeronautics while flying on what was at that time the … 747, the world’s first “jumbo jet.” The American-made, wide-body aircraft captivated the teen, who was … that comes with having a mentor. I have been mentoring a young lady in that class this year. You never have too much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… story is punctuated by an award that might have made her younger self cringe: Middle School English Teacher of the … at WMU. "It is all about creating caring relationships with others. Her natural ability to do this shines through!" … "I really thought that I was going to teach 10th grade American literature out by a tree and talk about Emerson and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships

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… in scholarships has been awarded to 284 students. "I can't tell you how thankful I am to have been chosen for the textbook … books, so it couldn't have come at a better time. It is a bigger blessing than you know." Two scholarship options The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37793

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… for a global company to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and working alongside Michigan State … sound design practices, launching them into their careers with a portfolio of professional-quality examples of their … spiders The world needs more water spiders—and Western can help. While the notion might spark arachnophobia in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Agreement reached for WMU to provide services to medical school

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… include management and leadership services in connection with the formation and operation of the school, accounting … grants and contracts, and a range of other functions that can include commercialization efforts, public relations and assistance with external business services. The written agreement will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1107

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… for students, including competitive events, so they can build their business skills using real contexts and … which taught me a lot about myself and how I work with others. In addition, I have learned to have a lot of … the cost of college creates. It’s a great feeling to see your hard work recognized, and I am even more determined to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391