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Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… a Western Michigan University graduate student in cybersecurity, Mangay Perambalam, B.B.A.’21, credits an array … so far was an exhilarating opportunity to ethically hack into my own system,” says Perambalam. “I was challenged to … stay safe digitally. She seeks a role where she can apply her academic knowledge to actual situations, pick …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. “I’ve been homeschooled since eighth grade,” Simpson says. “I just … major hospital systems in Kalamazoo. On campus, students can participate in virtual reality labs, challenging … student with a strong GPA, she has also been accepted into the Lee Honors College . It’s home to more than 2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… enhance experiential learning programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's … of family science and human development. Students will dive into community-based research projects that'll boost their … Emergence, Decline, and Revitalization of the Historic African-American Lake Community Known as the Black Eden . The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Interactive, hands-on live show added to Miller Auditorium lineup

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… University's Miller Auditorium for the new live show "Brain Candy Live," starring Adam Savage, editor-in-chief of … and Michael Stevens, creator of the award-winning YouTube Channel Vsauce. The show has added 24 cities to its 2017 … with video views in excess of 2 billion, Vsauce has grown into one of the largest educational networks on the web. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41950

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… by support and mentorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor will graduate from Western with a … for being too loud and too much. But on stage, where I can shine brightest, I can be as big as I want to be and it … EMPOWERED TO SHINE A key part of acting is getting into character, and for Taylor, art imitates life. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… Flynn on Mike Caliendo is a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, known as the "Academic Heisman," and a … the Broncos among the top offensive teams in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). "It's really about putting your all into everything you do, wherever you are at any given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Distance education as an opportunity for empathy

Haworth College of Business

… distance learning, I decided that my approach was going to be increased flexibility, simplicity and communication, and … with some light discussion questions so that we can have some interaction. I've been texting, livestreaming, … financial crisis was the surprising catalyst that led me into the digital marketing field, which paved the way for a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58692

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing … particularly those from historically underserved groups, can thrive." Merze Tate College will serve as a guidepost … named valedictorian of her class, but she was denied entry into the University of Michigan when the school learned the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA Submitted by Stacey … of Business is once again on Princeton Review's list of best business schools . The education services company … programs for WMU Haworth and a WMU MBA graduate myself, I can attest to the data on a personal level.” For more …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/princeton-review-2025

Stanford professor to address politics and performing race

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… He also is co-editor of several books, including "African American Performance and Theater History: A Critical … American Society of Theatre Research. He also was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre and has … race and how the public can understand the relationship between race and performance. His talk will examine the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4012