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WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the … State of the University   address Wednesday. When the new set of objectives is realized in 2032, WMU will rank third … exceeded only once in the past 23 years and the increase was the largest in nearly a decade. The University also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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… and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of … make a lot of assumptions during design, so now we want to validate how closely these assumptions represent the … Western's senior design project process is a great way to set us up for real-world application. It gets you to think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship.    Three years … to test flow rates and refine design ideas. Construction is set to begin in 2025.   Using club funds and partnering with …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in 2012, and the time is right for us to conduct another … engagement and satisfaction data. A survey website has been set up to explain the project and share information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness … Michigan University interdisciplinary team has been awarded a four-year, $500,000 National Science Foundation … information systems. “The project will build a skill set in areas such as safe, secure and reliable AI; human-AI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Michigan University. "I came in as a film major thinking I was going to audition for the acting department, but then I realized I didn't want to act professionally," says Moore, who graduated from … resume, writing cover letters, how to be in a professional setting, how to apply to scholarships and would even find me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery , who for the past seven years has steadily … Western’s holistic and personal approach to higher learning sets students up to succeed and changes the trajectory of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year

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… (not verified) on Alexia Alexander shows off her state award certificate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Midwest Association … and outreach in WMU's Student Financial Aid office, was announced in May as MASEA's pick for Michigan's top … We collaborate on our agenda items ahead of time and set aside one-hour blocks to meet face-to-face," another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573

Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services

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… Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … in the National Institutes of Health. Cisler says he was drawn to the WMU position by the caliber of the college, … a community to continue those efforts." The breadth of this set of health and human service disciplines, Cisler says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… Saturday, April 28 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the four ceremonies. Montgomery will award 2,462 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,901 at … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521